PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
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India’s DGFT has issued a notification aligning the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) schedule with amendments to the First Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as modified by the Finance Act (No. 3 of 2026), effective 1 May 2026. The update reflects reclassification of tariff lines consequent to the Finance […]
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The European Parliament has voted to approve the new EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), completing the legislative process for the scheme’s entry into application on 1 January 2027. The GSP provides preferential tariff access to developing countries exporting to the EU. This represents a significant update to the EU’s unilateral trade preference framework.
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The European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of softwood plywood from Brazil into the EU. This trade remedy action targets dumped imports and affects Brazilian exporters in this product category.
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India’s DGFT has issued a notification amending the export policy for wheat. The change affects the conditions or status under which wheat exports are permitted or restricted. Specific details of the amendment are not available in the snippet.
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The EU and US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership on critical minerals, accompanied by an EU-US Critical Minerals Action Plan. The agreement formalizes bilateral cooperation on securing critical mineral supply chains. Details of specific commitments or measures under the Action Plan are not provided in the snippet.
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China’s Ministry of Commerce issued Order No. 1 of 2026 lifting counter-measures previously imposed on two EU financial institutions. This reversal of retaliatory trade/financial restrictions signals a shift in China-EU bilateral relations. The specific institutions and original measures are referenced in the order.
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China’s Ministry of Commerce has added seven EU entities to its export control management list. This is a specific enforcement action under China’s export control regulations targeting named European entities.
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China’s Ministry of Commerce and State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued an action plan to advance standardization in trade in services for 2026–2030. The plan outlines specific measures to develop service trade standards, improve regulatory frameworks, and enhance international alignment of standards. This is aimed at facilitating market access and competitiveness in services sectors.
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Taiwan and the Marshall Islands held a preparatory meeting on April 8, 2026 for the ministerial-level Joint Committee under their Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA), which entered into force in January 2025. The ECA covers investment, customs, and intellectual property, and the Joint Committee will institutionalize ongoing trade dialogue. The meeting marks an early implementation step […]
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India’s DGFT has issued instructions activating the Post Export EPCG module for issuance, re-issuance, and extension of validity of Post Export EPCG scrips. The Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme allows duty-free import of capital goods linked to export obligations. This notice provides procedural guidance for trade officers and exporters on operating the newly activated […]