PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT is soliciting public comments on a proposed amendment to Para 2.93 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023, which governs non-preferential rules of origin. The notice invites trade stakeholders to submit suggestions on the proposed changes. Non-preferential rules of origin determine the nationality of goods for trade policy purposes including tariffs and trade remedies.
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.
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has set the price adjustment indicators for the 2026 sugar and starch marketing years. These indicators govern the price support and adjustment mechanisms applied to domestic sugar and starch production. The decision affects tariff-linked price stabilization measures for these commodities.
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced the extension of the anti-dumping investigation period on imported pecans originating from Mexico and the United States. This is a formal procedural decision published under MOFCOM Announcement 2026 No. 38.
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued guidance on the 2025 E-Commerce Law and implementing Decree 248, outlining compliance requirements for businesses operating in the digital marketplace. The guidance covers regulatory obligations for e-commerce platforms and cross-border digital trade. This represents a named legislative measure with direct implications for digital trade policy.
Dg Trade·Eu·
Cambodia has joined the Multi-party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA), a WTO dispute settlement mechanism used as an alternative to the non-functional Appellate Body. The EU welcomed Cambodia’s accession to the arrangement, which supports rules-based multilateral trade dispute resolution.