PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued investigation questionnaires for domestic producers and importers as part of an anti-dumping investigation into certain prestressed steel products originating from China. This is a formal step in the trade remedy proceeding.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the gold export benchmark price (HPE) at USD 131,777.67/kg for the second half of August 2026, up 0.65% from the first period. The reference price (HR) also rose to USD 4,098.75/troy ounce from USD 4,072.12. These prices are established under a Ministerial Decree governing gold export pricing.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) imported from China, classified under HS codes 3906.90.92 and 3906.90.99. KADI found evidence of increased SAP imports causing injury to domestic industry. The investigation covers products under Indonesia’s 2022 Customs Tariff Book.
Moit·Vn·
Turkey has updated its list of bodies authorized to conduct official inspections on imported food products. This represents a regulatory change affecting market access for food exporters to Turkey. Vietnamese exporters shipping food products to Turkey will need to comply with the updated inspection requirements.
Ustr·United States·
The United States announced successful resolution of a USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) matter at Grupo Yazaki’s facility in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. The US has resumed liquidation of tariffs on goods from the facility, which manufactures automotive components. The RRM is a USMCA enforcement tool addressing labor rights violations.
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce published the final determination of a sunset review of anti-dumping measures on single-mode optical fiber originating from India. The announcement formalizes whether existing AD duties will be maintained or terminated. This is a binding trade remedy decision under Chinese AD law.
Moit·Vn·
The UK has initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) (PET). This is relevant to Vietnamese exporters of PET products to the UK market. No further details are available from the snippet.
Doc India·In·
India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have signed Terms of Reference to launch negotiations toward a Preferential Trade Agreement. The ToR formalizes the framework for bilateral trade talks between India and SACU members (South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia). This marks a concrete step toward a preferential tariff arrangement between the two parties.
Boft·Tw·
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs convened a cross-ministry task force with Customs, Transport, and Police authorities to investigate businesses suspected of evading import restrictions by disassembling Chinese heavy motorcycles into parts, importing them in batches, and reassembling them domestically. Heavy motorcycles and engines from mainland China are prohibited imports under Article 35 of the Act […]
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has issued advisories against two Bhutanese firms under paragraph 8.07(d) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. This measure typically signals trade restrictions or cautions for Indian exporters/importers dealing with the named entities. The action has direct implications for bilateral trade between India and Bhutan.