PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Wto·Int·
The WTO Committee on Customs Valuation met on 8 June 2026 to examine preshipment inspection (PSI) issues, drawing on private sector input and member experiences to guide future committee work. Members also reviewed 34 customs valuation notifications and addressed a trade concern raised by one member.
Dg Trade·Eu·
The European Commission launched a targeted consultation on documentation requirements for the ‘melt and pour’ traceability rules under the EU Steel Regulation. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on what evidence should be required to identify the country where steel was melted and poured. This directly affects customs and rules-of-origin compliance for steel imports into […]
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture announced the verification of import quota quantities for butter and skimmed milk powder for fiscal year 2026. This relates to Japan’s tariff-rate quota system governing dairy imports. The review determines the volume of product that may be imported under preferential tariff conditions.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso signed a revised ministerial regulation on electronic commerce (PMSE), replacing Permendag No. 31/2023. The revision includes prioritization of local products and SMEs in e-commerce platforms. The regulation governs business licensing and operations for electronic trading systems.
Seco·Ch·
Switzerland’s Federal Council discussed next steps regarding US USTR Section 301 investigations, including forced labor allegations on Swiss goods imports. The Federal Council rejected the forced labor allegations and will submit written arguments, while trade negotiations with the US continue.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso signed a revised ministerial regulation on Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) business activities, replacing Permendag No. 31/2023 which covered licensing, advertising, and oversight of e-commerce operators. The revision focuses on strengthening the digital trade ecosystem and competitiveness of local products.
Dti·Ph·
The Philippines and New Zealand finalized a bilateral economic agreement aimed at boosting trade and cooperation in green energy. The deal represents a named, signed outcome from bilateral negotiations between the two countries. Specific provisions appear to cover trade facilitation and sustainability-linked energy sectors.
Wto·Int·
The WTO Committee on Import Licensing held its second experience-sharing session on 4 June 2026, with representatives from Cambodia, the EU, Myanmar, Thailand, and the United States presenting practices on notifications, public-private cooperation, and digitalization of licensing procedures. The Committee reviewed recent notifications and addressed 12 specific trade concerns. Focus was on improving transparency and […]
Miti·Malaysia·
Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry issued an official position statement responding to the USTR’s Section 301 trade investigation finding related to forced labour, published on 2 June 2026. The statement addresses Malaysia’s stance on the US findings and likely outlines steps or rebuttals concerning forced labour practices in Malaysian supply chains. This is […]
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce published decisions on the inheritance of anti-dumping duty rates for specific companies subject to existing AD measures on copolymer polyoxymethylene (co-POM) originating from South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia. The announcement details which enterprises succeed to established tax rates under the existing anti-dumping order.