PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Tresor·Fr·
A French Treasury analysis examines how US tariffs have reshaped export competitiveness globally. The EU faced a competitiveness loss equivalent to a 1.1% average price increase, with agri-food, machinery, chemicals, and steel being the most affected sectors as of June 2026. Canada, Mexico, and China are identified as the EU’s main competitors on the US […]
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on imports of zinc-coated/galvanized steel (BJLS) from China, covering nine HS codes (7210.49.11, 7210.49.17, 7210.49.18, 7210.49.19, 7212.30.12, 7212.30.13, 7212.30.19, 7225.92.90, 7225.99.90) under the 2022 Indonesian Customs Tariff Book. The investigation was announced by KADI Chair Frida Adiati on September 15, 2026.
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.
Subrei·Cl·
Costa Rica has formally joined a digital economy agreement, becoming its fifth member. The agreement covers digital trade rules and cross-border digital commerce frameworks. No further details are available from the snippet.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT introduces a de minimis exemption from Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) requirements for low-value exports. Exporters below a specified threshold value will no longer need to obtain RCMC, simplifying compliance for small exporters. This is a specific regulatory change affecting export procedures and market access.
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.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has extended the deadline for surrendering unutilised Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) allocations for the import of 1 million metric tonnes of raw sugar. The extension applies to importers who have not used their allocated TRQ quantities. This is a procedural update to an existing sugar import quota scheme.