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Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Moit·Vn·
The Philippines has launched a safeguard investigation on imported pork. This measure targets pork imports that may be causing serious injury to domestic producers. The investigation could result in tariff-based safeguard measures on pork trade.
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the allocation of sugar import tariff-rate quotas for 2026 through an auction mechanism. This affects the volume and access conditions for sugar imports under preferential tariff rates. The move follows established procedures for annual TRQ distribution.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK’s Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) has published guidance on obligations under trade sanctions relating to specified ships. The document outlines OTSI’s implementation and enforcement responsibilities. This addresses compliance requirements for trade sanctions applied to designated vessels.
Dbt·Gb·
UK government guidance on services sanctions under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, covering restrictions on providing professional and business services to persons connected with Russia. This relates to active trade/services restrictions imposed as part of the UK’s Russia sanctions regime.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK government has published guidance on obligations under trade sanctions that prohibit the provision of construction services related to Russia, as part of the Russia Regulations. The guidance outlines compliance requirements for the services sector under these export/trade restrictions.
Meti·Japan·
Japan’s METI has decided to impose anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled nickel stainless steel strips and sheets originating from China and from the separate customs territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu. This constitutes a final determination in an anti-dumping investigation covering specific steel products.
Wto·Int·
The WTO Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices met on 27 October 2026 to review members’ notifications of new, amended, or previously reviewed anti-dumping laws and regulations, along with reports on anti-dumping actions. The meeting covered updates to national AD frameworks and ongoing investigative activity across member states.
Ustr·United States·
USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement questioning the status of the U.S.-EU deal to pause duties on certain EU imports, following a record-breaking European Investment Bank loan to Airbus. The statement signals concern over continued European subsidies to Airbus, which have been a longstanding source of U.S.-EU trade friction. This relates to the ongoing large […]
Wco·Int·
The WCO Technical Committee on Customs Valuation held its 63rd Session with delegates from 50 customs administrations, discussing control practices, technical questions, and adopting a new instrument on customs valuation. The session covered substantive matters related to the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement implementation.
Wto·Int·
The WTO Committee on Safeguards met on 26 October 2026 to review safeguard actions covering 39 products, including 11 steel/metal products, with members commenting on EU and UK steel safeguards. Members also discussed a possible EU investigation into hybrid vehicle imports, and Brazil proposed improvements to safeguard notification procedures.