PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Meti·Japan·
Japan’s METI and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy signed a joint declaration of intent on cooperation in the field of critical minerals. The agreement formalizes bilateral coordination on securing critical mineral supply chains. No further details are available from the snippet.
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced the total export quota quantities for goods in 2027. This sets binding limits on the volume of specific commodities eligible for export in the coming year.
Wto·Int·
The WTO Committee on Regional Trade Agreements met on 29 October 2026 to review five RTAs among WTO members and three involving non-members. Members noted new RTA notifications and adopted the Committee’s annual report for 2026. The committee also confirmed its meeting frequency.
Mincetur·Pe·
The Optimization Protocol of the Peru-China Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on November 1, 2026. This protocol updates and enhances the existing FTA between the two countries. No further details are available from the snippet.
Gac·Canada·
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu and UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during the UAE Crown Prince’s visit to Ottawa on October 26-27, 2026. The signing marks the conclusion of a bilateral free trade agreement between Canada and the UAE.
Ustr·United States·
The White House unveiled the America First Seafood Strategy, a whole-of-government plan to revitalize the U.S. fishing industry by removing foreign trade barriers and opening new markets for U.S. seafood exporters. U.S. seafood exports reached $5.53 billion in 2025, a 12% increase. The strategy involves USTR and targets market access improvements for U.S. fishermen.
Bmwe·De·
Germany and Japan have formally established a bilateral raw materials partnership, creating a named bilateral framework for cooperation on critical commodities supply chains. The agreement aims to secure supply of critical raw materials for both countries through joint projects and coordinated policies. Specific sectors and minerals are targeted under the partnership.
Motir·Kr·
The second joint committee meeting under the Korea-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was convened to review implementation and address trade-related issues. Joint committees under CEPAs typically handle rules of origin, tariff schedules, and non-tariff measures. Specific outcomes would be discussed under the agreement’s framework.
Doc India·In·
India and Mexico have formally launched negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and signed Terms of Reference to govern the talks. This marks a concrete step toward a bilateral preferential trade arrangement between the two countries. The PTA would provide tariff concessions on select goods between India and Mexico.
Moit·Vn·
The UK has published preliminary findings from a safeguard investigation targeting imported poly products. This is a trade remedy proceeding that could result in safeguard measures affecting exports, including potentially from Vietnam. No further detail is available from the snippet.