PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Dg Trade·Eu·
The EU and Republic of Korea signed a Digital Trade Agreement at the EU-Korea Summit in Brussels. The agreement represents a significant bilateral digital trade deal between the two parties.
Dg Trade·Eu·
The EU and Eastern and Southern Africa have concluded negotiations to deepen their Economic Partnership Agreement. The joint statement marks a substantive advancement of the existing EPA framework. Specific outcomes of the deepened agreement are referenced but not detailed in the snippet.
Dg Trade·Eu·
The EU and four Eastern and Southern Africa states (Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles) have concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement. The modernised EPA updates the trade relationship between the EU and these ESA partners. No further details from the snippet.
Ustr·United States·
USTR has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to intellectual property protection and enforcement, with the investigation notice issued May 29, 2026. A public comment docket is open through July 2, 2026. The investigation could lead to trade measures against Vietnam.
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the resumption of poultry-derived product exports to Hong Kong from Aomori Prefecture. The resumption follows a previous suspension, likely related to avian influenza controls. This represents a specific market access restoration for Japanese poultry products.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade issued three new ministerial regulations (Permendag Nos. 15, 16, and 17 of 2026) governing exports of coal, palm oil, and iron alloys, effective 1 June 2026. The regulations implement Government Regulation No. 24 of 2026 and aim to strengthen export governance of strategic natural resource commodities and support domestic downstream industrialization.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Trade Safeguard Committee (KPPI) has officially terminated the investigation into the second extension of safeguard measures (BMTP) on imports of roll bond and fin-type evaporators used in refrigerators and freezers (HS Ex. 8418.99.10). The termination is based on investigation findings regarding the domestic industry’s condition. No further safeguard extension will be applied.
Wto·Int·
At the WTO Committee on Trade Facilitation meeting on 10-11 June 2026, members discussed 25 proposals submitted under the second review of the Trade Facilitation Agreement. Members also agreed to hold a dedicated session on trade facilitation for small economies and addressed transit issues for landlocked developing countries.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade has published a trade remedies notice ordering the registration of imports of hot-rolled steel plates originating from South Korea. Registration is a precautionary measure typically used to enable retroactive duties if a formal trade remedy investigation concludes measures are warranted.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK has issued a notice on the preference tier graduation of Vanuatu within the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which changes the preferential tariff treatment Vanuatu receives for exports to the UK. This is a formal tariff preference adjustment affecting market access for a Pacific island nation.