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Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Ustr·United States·
USTR launched a public comment process on the development of a U.S.-China Board of Trade, a new government-to-government mechanism intended to manage bilateral trade between the two countries on an ongoing basis. The initiative follows the May 2025 U.S.-China trade agreement and seeks input on the scope and operation of the mechanism. Specific product or […]
Dbt·Gb·
The UK government has announced a new steel trade measure effective 1 July 2026 that will limit tariff-free steel import quota volumes. This represents a safeguard-type restriction on steel imports entering the UK market. Further details on quota levels and product coverage are contained in the full publication.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade set the reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) at US$1,029.51/MT for June 2026, down US$20.07 (1.91%) from the May 2026 level of US$1,049.58/MT. This reference price determines the applicable export duty (Bea Keluar) and the BLU BPDP levy rate. The announcement was made by the Director General of Foreign Trade.
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Colombia. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions that had been in place, and their removal restores market access for Colombian poultry exports to Japan.
Ustr·United States·
USTR has made a formal Section 301 determination that Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices are unreasonable, covering digital trade and electronic payment services, preferential tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement, IP protection, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation. This determination under the Trade Act of 1974 could lead to retaliatory trade measures against Brazil. The action spans multiple […]
#Deforestation #Digital Trade #Ip #Market Access #Remedies #Tariffs
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT issued Public Notice 16 (2026-27) amending Para 2.88 of the Handbook of Procedures, which governs export-import trade procedures. The specific amendment details procedural changes affecting trade documentation or licensing requirements under India’s Foreign Trade Policy.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has amended Appendix 2B of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, which governs the list of agencies authorized to issue Preferential Certificates of Origin. This change affects which bodies can certify goods for preferential tariff treatment under India’s trade agreements. The amendment has direct implications for exporters seeking preferential market access under FTAs.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has amended import policy conditions for specific ITC HS codes under Chapter 71 of ITC(HS) 2022 Schedule I, covering precious stones, metals, and jewellery. The amendment modifies the import policy for these tariff lines. No further text was available in the snippet.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has amended Para 2.03(A)(iii) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to clarify the applicability of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements on imports by Special Economic Zone units and developers. The amendment addresses whether SEZ importers must comply with domestic technical standards and quality controls. This constitutes a […]
Dti·Ph·
ASEAN has concluded negotiations for the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), a landmark plurilateral deal covering digital trade among member states. The agreement represents a significant policy outcome for the region’s digital economy governance. The Philippine DTI announced the conclusion via its official news channel.