PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly announced a temporary export ban on helium effective immediately. The measure is published as Announcement No. 29 of 2026, constituting a formal export control restriction on this critical industrial gas. No expiry date is specified in the snippet.
Dg Trade·Eu·
On 7 July 2026, the European Commission published a regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of passenger car and light lorry tyres originating in China. This follows an investigation into dumped Chinese tyre exports affecting EU producers.
Doc India·In·
India’s DPIIT has amended Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for footwear, which function as mandatory standards/technical regulations affecting both domestic production and imports. The amendments aim to ease compliance burdens while reinforcing domestic manufacturing standards. QCOs in India serve as non-tariff measures by requiring Bureau of Indian Standards certification for covered products.
Wto·Int·
Bhutan’s Working Party on Accession held its 5th meeting on 9 July 2026, marking the country’s return to WTO accession negotiations after an 18-year pause. WTO members welcomed Bhutan back to the negotiating table, and Bhutan reaffirmed its commitment to joining the organization while noting economic progress since 2008.
Doc India·In·
India hosted the 13th Joint Committee Meeting for the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to advance the ongoing review of the trade pact. The meeting focused on progressing negotiations to modernize and improve the agreement covering trade in goods between India and ASEAN member states. This is part of a formal review process aimed […]
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the second bidding coefficient for the 2026 export quota tender for rush grass (igusa) and rush grass products. This sets the allocation parameters for exporters seeking quota under the managed export regime for these commodities.
Doc India·In·
India’s Department of Commerce held a consultative session (Chintan Shivir) focused on opportunities for the seafood sector under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The event examined market access and trade prospects for Indian seafood exporters in EFTA markets. This follows the signing of the India-EFTA TEPA, which includes preferential tariff commitments.
Gac·Canada·
Minister LeBlanc and Chief Trade Negotiator Charette briefed provincial and territorial trade ministers on the CUSMA/USMCA joint review process and Canada-U.S. trade relations. The meeting focused on the formal review of the free trade agreement, which is a named treaty mechanism. No specific outcomes or decisions were disclosed in the snippet.
Gac·Canada·
Canada has ratified the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom to the CPTPP, as announced by Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. Once in force, the agreement will expand market access and apply a single set of trade rules across CPTPP markets for Canadian businesses.
Ustr·United States·
President Trump declined to automatically renew the USMCA, keeping the agreement in effect while the US pursues renegotiation to address perceived shortcomings. The USTR press release highlights support from American farmers, manufacturers, ranchers, and service suppliers for this decision. The move signals a formal review/renegotiation process for the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.