China’s Ministry of Commerce and four other ministries announced adjustments to the management catalogue governing exports of precursor chemicals (易制毒化学品) to specific countries and regions. This constitutes a formal change to export control regulations for dual-use chemical substances. The updated catalogue modifies which destinations require special licensing for precursor chemical exports.
USTR will hold a public hearing on September 22, 2026 regarding a Section 301 investigation into Germany’s policies related to persistent underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products. The investigation examines German acts and practices that may constitute unfair trade practices affecting U.S. pharmaceutical market access. This is a formal trade remedy proceeding that could lead to […]
The UK Secretary of State has published a trade remedies notice terminating the registration requirement for imports of creamy/white limestone originating from Portugal. Registration of imports is typically a precursor to retroactive duty application in trade remedy investigations. The termination signals a change in the status of the ongoing trade remedy measure concerning this product.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs clarified its management of steel export quotas to the EU under the EU’s safeguard measures, which apply tariff-rate quotas on steel imports. The quota allocation divides national quotas into ‘export performance quotas’ (based on 2022-2024 average export volumes) and ‘open application quotas,’ with nearly 80% of industry respondents supporting the […]
The ASEAN Secretary-General joined ministers from all RCEP parties for the 5th RCEP Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, Philippines. The meeting focused on RCEP implementation and related trade policy matters among the 15 member economies.
RCEP ministers from ASEAN and partner countries (Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea) met in Manila on 21 September 2026 for their fifth ministerial meeting. The meeting addressed RCEP implementation and ongoing trade matters under the agreement. Specific outcomes are referenced in the full statement.
The 25th ASEAN Economic Ministers-MOFCOM Consultation was held in Manila, discussing preparations for the entry into force of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA). The meeting involved senior officials from ASEAN and China’s Ministry of Commerce. Specific measures or timelines related to ACFTA implementation were on the agenda.
New Zealand and India have formally ratified the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. This marks a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations between the two countries.
The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers–Closer Economic Relations (AEM-CER) Consultation was held in Manila, with ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn participating. The meeting focused on implementation of the upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) as a cornerstone of ASEAN-CER economic relations.
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is set to enter into force on 20 October 2026. No further details are available from the snippet, but the announcement confirms a specific implementation date for the bilateral FTA. This is a significant trade policy development for both countries.