PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Moit·Vn·
Israel has enacted a ban on importing goods produced using forced labor. The measure introduces a specific trade restriction targeting forced-labor-made products entering the Israeli market. The article, published by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, reports on this policy development relevant to Vietnamese exporters.
Dti·Ph·
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Labor and Employment, and Department of Finance signed a Joint Administrative Order establishing a prohibition on imports produced through forced labor. This is a named regulatory measure directly governing market access conditions for goods entering the Philippines. The order formalizes inter-agency enforcement of forced labor import […]
Dti·Ph·
The Philippines has concluded a free trade agreement with Chile, marking its first FTA with a Latin American country. The deal was announced by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). No further details on specific tariff commitments or coverage are available from the snippet.
Dti·Ph·
The Philippine Departments of Trade and Industry, Labor and Employment, and Finance signed a Joint Administrative Order establishing a prohibition on imports produced through forced labor. This represents a concrete regulatory measure affecting customs and import procedures in the Philippines. The order formalizes an import restriction mechanism aligned with international forced labor trade standards.
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a notice allocating the second tranche of export quotas for agricultural products for 2026. The notice specifies quota quantities distributed to exporters for regulated agricultural commodities. This is a formal quota allocation under China’s export licensing regime.
Mti·Sg·
Singapore and Australia have concluded a protocol to their existing Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) covering economic resilience and essential supplies. The protocol represents a named amendment or addition to the SAFTA framework, addressing supply chain resilience and access to essential goods. Specific provisions were announced on 27 July 2026.
Wto·Int·
Uzbekistan’s Working Party met on 27-28 July 2026, where Chief Negotiator Azizbek Urunov reaffirmed the country’s goal to complete WTO accession within 2026. Urunov emphasized the need to maintain engagement pace and address remaining member concerns to conclude the process successfully.
Doc India·In·
The US has finalized Section 301 measures targeting forced labor, placing India in a lower tariff tier at 10%. This represents a specific named tariff measure with forced labor linkage affecting Indian exports to the US. The press release from India’s PIB outlines the outcome for Indian goods under these measures.
Moit·Vn·
The US Trade Representative has issued final findings in a Section 301 (Trade Act of 1974) investigation covering 60 economies, including Vietnam. This is a significant trade remedy action that could result in additional tariffs or trade restrictions on affected countries. Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is reporting on the outcome.
Ustr·United States·
USTR finalized Section 301 tariffs on 60 trading partners for failing to adopt or enforce import bans on goods made with forced labor. Industry groups representing steelworkers, manufacturers, and farmers praised the action. The measure is framed as combating unfair competition from forced-labor supply chains.