PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Dg Trade·Eu·
Colombia has revoked all anti-dumping duties on imports of frozen fries from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, restoring full market access for approximately 85% of EU frozen fries exports previously affected. The move ends a trade remedy measure that had restricted EU exporters’ access to the Colombian market.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has amended the import policy for ITC (HS) codes 71131144 and 71131145 (gold jewellery) under Chapter 71 of the ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule I. The notification changes the import policy conditions for these specific jewellery categories. Details of the specific policy change (free/restricted/prohibited) are not visible in the snippet.
Miti·Malaysia·
Malaysia faces potential US trade action under Section 301 of the Trade Act if it fails to comply with relevant provisions. The press release addresses the risk of US trade remedies being applied against Malaysian exports. This signals active bilateral trade policy concern between Malaysia and the United States.
Moea·Tw·
Taiwan and the U.S. held their 6th Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) on January 27, 2026, the first in-person meeting since the dialogue launched in 2020. The two sides signed a Joint Statement and reached seven key agreements covering areas of bilateral economic cooperation. Specific policy outcomes were recorded across multiple trade and economic domains.
Dg Trade·Eu·
The EU and Canada formally launched negotiations for a bilateral Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) in Toronto. The announcement was made by EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu.
Dg Trade·Eu·
The EU and Canada held the fifth meeting of the CETA Joint Committee, issuing a joint statement on implementation and advancement of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. The meeting addresses ongoing CETA implementation across trade in goods, services, investment, and related disciplines.
Miti·Malaysia·
ASEAN has announced it will prioritize efforts to reduce and eliminate non-tariff barriers among member states. This initiative targets impediments to intra-ASEAN trade beyond tariffs. No further detail is available from the snippet.
Miti·Malaysia·
Malaysia’s trade minister Mustapa indicated that two chapters of the RCEP agreement were expected to be concluded by June 2016. This relates to ongoing RCEP negotiations covering a major Asia-Pacific regional trade agreement. No further detail is available from the snippet.