PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Dbt·Gb·
The UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade has published trade remedies notices concerning imports of certain glass containers originating from China. The notices relate to potential anti-dumping or countervailing measures on this product category.
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 Argentina. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions previously imposed, likely due to avian influenza concerns. The removal restores market access for Argentine poultry exports to Japan.
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has applied official anti-dumping duties on ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles originating from India. This follows an investigation into dumping practices affecting the domestic tile industry. The measure is a named trade remedy decision targeting a specific product and country of origin.
Moit·Vn·
Italy has issued Decree No. 143/2026 introducing new environmental and food packaging regulations that affect Vietnamese exporters. The article outlines compliance requirements Vietnamese businesses must meet to maintain market access to Italy. This is relevant under the EVFTA framework governing EU-Vietnam trade.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia and Australia have formally launched the general review of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), marked by the exchange of Stage One (National) Reports in Canberra on 27 August 2026. This first stage provides the basis for both countries to evaluate IA-CEPA implementation over five years. The exchange signals the start of a […]
Boft·Tw·
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs reports concrete enforcement outcomes from a cross-ministry task force targeting illegal transshipment and false country-of-origin labeling on goods exported to the US. Of 428 cases referred by Customs since April 2025, 257 have been adjudicated with penalties of NT$600,000 per declaration for non-Taiwan goods falsely labeled as Taiwan-made. Additional measures […]
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT is introducing Open API integration for Certificate of Origin issuance via the Trade Connect e-Platform, streamlining the digital application process for exporters. This measure automates CoO workflows, reducing manual processing for trade documentation. The notification specifies technical and procedural details for system integration.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT is proposing to suspend 544 Standard Input-Output Norms that have remained unutilized over the last three financial years. SIONs govern the quantity of inputs allowed duty-free for export production under the Advance Authorisation scheme. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments on the proposed suspension.
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination in its anti-dumping investigation on dichlorosilane (SiH2Cl2) originating from Japan. The announcement formally publishes the findings under Chinese trade remedy procedures. This marks a key procedural step that may lead to provisional anti-dumping measures.
Doc India·In·
India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched an Open API facility for Certificate of Origin issuance on the Trade Connect e-Platform, streamlining the digital process for exporters. This enables automated, system-to-system integration for CoO applications, reducing manual intervention in customs and preferential trade documentation.