PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s MOFCOM is publishing the list of enterprises proposed to receive reallocated sugar import tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for 2026. The notice invites public review of the proposed allocation. This concerns the redistribution of sugar import quotas under China’s TRQ system.
Wto·Int·
The WTO Committee on Agriculture met on 24-25 September to review members’ implementation of commitments and notifications. Members discussed a counter-notification by Australia challenging India’s sugar support policies. The FAO also briefed the committee on the global state of farming.
Gac·Canada·
Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu participated in the 15th ASEAN Economic Ministers-Canada Meeting in Manila, advancing FTA negotiations with both ASEAN and the Philippines. A bilateral agreement with the Philippines was brought closer during the visit. The minister also met with senior Filipino government and business leaders.
Ustr·United States·
USTR announced country-specific in-quota allocations for the WTO tariff-rate quota (TRQ) on imported raw cane sugar for FY2027 (October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027). TRQs set quantities eligible for lower tariff rates, with higher tariffs applying above those thresholds. This is a routine annual allocation affecting sugar-exporting countries’ access to the U.S. market.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Trade expressed support for completing the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) review by 2026 at the 23rd AEM-India Consultation Meeting in Pasay City, Philippines. Indonesia backs timely conclusion of the review to make the agreement more effective, user-friendly, and trade-facilitative.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Deputy Trade Minister called for maintaining momentum and accelerating completion of the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) at the 15th AEM-Canada Consultative Meeting in Pasay City, Philippines. Indonesia emphasized that significant progress achieved must be followed by commitment and flexibility from all parties to resolve remaining issues.
Mincetur·Pe·
Peru and the United Arab Emirates concluded their fourth negotiating round toward a bilateral trade agreement. The talks represent continued progress in FTA negotiations between the two countries. No specific outcomes or chapters finalized were mentioned in the available text.
Moit·Vn·
Brazil has issued a final decision in its anti-dumping investigation targeting PET plastic products imported from Vietnam and Malaysia. This is a trade remedy measure with direct implications for Vietnamese and Malaysian exporters accessing the Brazilian market.
Moit·Vn·
Australia has initiated a sunset review investigation to determine whether to continue anti-dumping measures on galvanized steel imports from India, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The review will assess whether dumping and injury would recur if the measures were revoked.
Moit·Vn·
The EU has notified the application of provisional safeguard measures on grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES). This measure is relevant to Vietnamese steel exporters targeting the European market. The notification was issued by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade to alert affected industries.