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Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the gold export benchmark price (HPE) at USD 144,469.49/kg for the second half of September 2026, up 1.63% from the first period. The reference price (HR) also rose to USD 4,493.51 per troy ounce from USD 4,421.49. The determination is formalized in Ministerial Decree No. 1817 of 2026.
Dg Trade·Eu·
On 14 September 2026, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation updating the EU dual-use export control list in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2021/821. This update revises the items subject to export controls under EU dual-use rules.
Wto·Int·
Russia notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards on 9 September 2026 of a safeguard investigation initiated on 7 September 2026 covering certain flat steel products with polymer coating imported into the Eurasian Economic Union customs territory. The notification follows standard WTO transparency obligations under the Agreement on Safeguards.
Doc India·In·
India and Mercosur have formally launched negotiations to expand their existing Preferential Trade Agreement. This marks a substantive step toward broadening the scope of tariff concessions and trade coverage between India and the South American bloc. No further details on specific product coverage or timelines are provided in the snippet.
Doc India·In·
India and MERCOSUR signed the First Additional Protocol to their Preferential Trade Agreement to enable electronic certificates of origin, streamlining trade documentation between the parties. This marks a formal amendment to the existing PTA framework. The move aims to reduce paperwork and facilitate faster customs clearance for preferential trade.
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has extended the deadline for domestic producers and importers to submit questionnaire responses in the anti-dumping investigation targeting certain prestressed steel strand products originating from China. The extension applies to both domestic industry respondents and importers involved in the case.
Dg Trade·Eu·
The European Commission has submitted proposals to the Council for signature and conclusion of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, seeking formal authorisation to proceed. This marks a significant milestone in EU-India trade relations. The FTA would be a major bilateral agreement between two of the world’s largest economies.
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a new circular providing detailed regulations implementing the Law on Foreign Trade Management. The circular covers specific provisions governing foreign trade activities. No further detail is available from the snippet.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK Trade Remedies Authority has issued a notice regarding imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel originating from the United States. The notice involves registration of imports, which typically precedes potential anti-dumping or countervailing duty measures. This action targets a specific product and country of origin.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade has published trade remedies notices relating to anti-dumping duties on wire rod products originating from China. The notice covers hot-rolled iron and steel bars and rods in coils.