PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce and four other departments announced adjustments to the management catalog governing exports of precursor chemicals (易制毒化学品) to specific countries and regions. The notice updates the list of controlled substances subject to export licensing requirements for designated destinations.
Doc India·In·
India and Ethiopia signed a bilateral accession protocol in Geneva as part of Ethiopia’s WTO membership process. This represents a specific market access agreement concluded within the WTO accession framework. The signing advances Ethiopia’s path toward full WTO membership.
Seco·Ch·
Switzerland’s Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research expanded its sanctions lists targeting Russia and Belarus on 22 May 2026, aligning with the EU’s 20th sanctions package. The measures took effect at 11pm the same day.
Dg Trade·Eu·
The European Commission welcomed a political agreement between the European Parliament and Council on two Regulations to eliminate tariffs on all US industrial goods and grant preferential market access for certain US agricultural and seafood products. This implements the EU-US trade deal framework. The agreement covers both tariff elimination and agricultural/seafood access provisions.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso presented the Indonesia-Canada CEPA to the DPR Commission VI, stating the agreement will strengthen Indonesian products’ market access to Canada and support distribution into the broader North American market. The discussion occurred amid rising global geopolitical uncertainty and trade protectionism. The minister expressed hope the cooperation framework would boost Indonesian […]
Wto·Int·
The WTO Council for Trade in Goods met on 20-21 May 2026, with members addressing 38 specific trade concerns, nine of which were raised for the first time. Delegations discussed growing strain on the rules-based trading system amid escalating trade tensions and compliance challenges. The meeting was chaired by Ambassador Erwin Bollinger of Switzerland.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Trade Minister Budi Santoso held a working meeting with Parliamentary Commission VI regarding the ratification plan for the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The session focused on legislative approval of the bilateral trade pact.
Ustr·United States·
USTR has triggered the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) against Faurecia Sistemas Automotrices de Mexico in Silao, Guanajuato, alleging denial of workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining. This is a formal trade enforcement action under the labor chapter of USMCA. The RRM allows for expedited review and potential trade remedies if […]
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has amended the import policy for silver under ITC (HS) codes 71069221 and 71069229 in Chapter 71 of the ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I. The notification changes the import policy conditions for these silver product categories. This is an official trade policy notification affecting market access for silver imports into India.
Doc India·In·
The EU has included India in its revised draft list of countries permitted to continue exporting aquaculture products to the European market from September 2026. This development secures continued market access for Indian seafood and aquaculture exporters. The listing is subject to finalization of the EU’s revised approved third-country list.