PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso and Deputy Minister Dyah Roro Esti held a working meeting with Parliamentary Commission VI to discuss ratification of four trade agreements. The meeting took place at the DPR building in Jakarta on July 21, 2026. No further details on which agreements are named in the snippet.
Dtn Th·Th·
ASEAN and Japan are advancing a review of the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) to expand cooperation into new sectors and strengthen regional supply chains. The meeting endorsed the application of product-specific rules of origin (PSRs) under the HS 2022 harmonized system, effective 15 February 2027. Thailand’s Department of Trade Negotiations participated in the committee […]
Wto·Int·
The WTO conducts its eighth Trade Policy Review of India on 21 and 23 July 2026, based on reports from the WTO Secretariat and the Government of India. The review covers India’s trade policies and practices across all sectors.
Ustr·United States·
President Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose an additional 50% tariff on Canada, citing discriminatory treatment of U.S. exports. USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement supporting the action. This marks a significant escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK government has published its annual report on strategic export controls, covering policy and licensing decisions for January–December 2025. The report provides a detailed overview of export licensing outcomes across controlled goods and technologies.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso is urging parliament to expedite ratification of the Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IP-CEPA). The minister frames Peru as a gateway for Indonesian exports to South America. The push focuses on accelerating the formal legislative process to bring the agreement into force.
Dtn Th·Th·
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun met with senior US officials including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Deputy USTR Rick Switzer on July 15-16 in Washington D.C. The primary purpose was to advance negotiations on the Thailand-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART). Thailand emphasized its […]
Doc India·In·
India’s 8th Trade Policy Review at the WTO is scheduled for 21 and 23 July 2026. The review is a formal WTO mechanism examining India’s trade and related policies. No further substantive details are available from the snippet.
Doc India·In·
India has formally deposited its instrument of acceptance for the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming an official party to the agreement. This multilateral accord disciplines subsidies that contribute to overfishing and overcapacity. India’s accession adds a major fishing nation to the agreement’s membership.
Ustr·United States·
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer imposed a 25% tariff on certain Brazilian goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a yearlong investigation into Brazil’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices. American agricultural, logging, and industry groups expressed support for the action. The measure represents a significant bilateral trade restriction targeting specific Brazilian sectors.