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Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesian Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri met with her Moroccan counterpart to reactivate bilateral trade agreement negotiations, setting a target to conclude a comprehensive Indonesia-Morocco Trade Agreement by 2027. The meeting focused on accelerating negotiations that had previously stalled.
Wto·Int·
The WTO Dispute Settlement Body adopted a panel report on 28 August 2026 concerning the European Union’s anti-dumping duties on imports of fatty acid from Indonesia. The ruling concludes a dispute over these trade remedy measures affecting Indonesian exports to the EU.
Wto·Int·
Madagascar notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards on 28 August 2026 that it initiated a safeguard investigation on 13 August 2026 covering imports of self-adhesive labels, packaging, and other printed items on paper, cardboard, plastics, textiles, or similar materials.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesian Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti delivered remarks at an online session marking the reactivation of trade agreement negotiations between Indonesia and Morocco. The event signals a formal resumption of bilateral FTA talks between the two countries.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has published updated licensing statistics on strategic export controls. This covers the volume and value of export licences issued, refused, or revoked under UK strategic export control regulations.
Dbt·Gb·
The UK government has published official licensing statistics for strategic export controls covering January to March 2026. The data details export control licensing activity for controlled goods and technologies during this period.
Mofcom·Cn·
Nine Chinese ministries jointly issued guidance to promote high-quality development of aviation bonded maintenance (MRO) industries. The policy addresses customs bonded zone procedures, import/export management of aircraft parts, and related regulatory frameworks. This involves specific customs and market access measures for the aviation services sector.
Mdic·Br·
Brazil issued a Provisional Measure extending drawback export deadlines for companies affected by additional US tariffs. The measure grants exceptional postponement of export timeframes to help firms maintain US sales or redirect to new markets.
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of its temporary import suspension on live poultry and poultry meat products from the United Kingdom. The measure had been imposed due to avian influenza concerns. This removal restores market access for UK poultry products to Japan.
News Gov Hk Finance·Hk·
The Hong Kong-Peru Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on September 1, 2026, as announced by the Trade & Industry Department. The agreement provides preferential terms for Hong Kong traders and investors in Peru and is seen as a gateway to broader Latin American markets.