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 boom lifts originating from China. The notice relates to a specific product category and country of origin under UK trade remedy procedures.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade held an online socialization session on August 18, 2026, to disseminate the latest regulations on rice exports and tariff-rate quota (TRQ) facilities under the Indonesia-Japan EPA (IJEPA) for bananas and pineapples. The session was attended by various ministries, agencies, and business actors in the agriculture and forestry sectors. The initiative aims […]
Seco·Ch·
The Swiss Federal Council adopted the EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia on 19 August 2026, effective 20 August. Switzerland had previously added 115 individuals and entities to its sanctions list in May. The measures follow Switzerland’s established practice of aligning with EU Russia-related sanctions.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the gold export benchmark price (HPE) at US$131,777.67/kg for the second half of August 2026, a 0.65% increase from the first period. The reference price (HR) also rose. Interest rate movements are cited as a key driver.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) has launched an anti-dumping investigation against imports of Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) from China as of August 14, 2026. Chinese SAP imports reached 354,918 tonnes, representing 62% of Indonesia’s total SAP imports during 2022–2025. The investigation targets a specific HS-classified product category.
Moit·Vn·
Taiwan has initiated an anti-dumping investigation targeting cold-rolled stainless steel imported from Vietnam. The case was reported by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade as a trade remedy action affecting Vietnamese steel exports.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has issued Notification No. 29 amending the import policy and policy conditions for clear float glass in the 4mm–12mm range, classified under ITC (HS) codes 70051090 and 70052990 in Schedule I of ITC (HS) 2022. The amendment modifies the import regime applicable to these glass products. No further details are available from the […]
Boft·Tw·
The 13th ANZTEC Joint Committee meeting was held on August 17, covering implementation of chapters on SPS, TBT, e-commerce, IP, and labor. Taiwan secured expanded market access for orchids and anthurium cut flowers to New Zealand following a May 2026 export protocol signing. Both sides also agreed to pursue institutional exchanges on the Peppol e-procurement […]
Moit·Vn·
The UK has initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) (PET). This is relevant to Vietnamese exporters as a potential trade remedy measure that could restrict market access. The investigation was announced by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is addressing difficulties faced by localities and enterprises related to Certificate of Origin (C/O) issuance. The action targets procedural obstacles in the C/O process, which is critical for preferential tariff access under FTAs. Specific measures are being taken to streamline or resolve compliance issues for exporters.