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Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
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The European Commission has proposed the full resumption of the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement, marking a significant step in normalizing trade and economic relations with Syria. This agreement covers trade and cooperation frameworks between the EU and Syria. The proposal would restore preferential trade arrangements that had been suspended.
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India’s DGFT issued Public Notice No. 04 (April 17, 2026) amending Appendix 4B of the Handbook of Procedures 2023. Appendix 4B relates to export authorization and licensing procedures under India’s foreign trade policy. The specific changes are not visible in the snippet but the amendment directly affects export/import procedural requirements.
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India’s DGFT has amended Notification No. 65/2025-26 to include Egypt and Jordan under the RELIEF (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products or similar export incentive) scheme. This expands the list of eligible destination countries for Indian exporters seeking duty remission benefits. The change takes effect as of the notification date of April 17, […]
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India’s DGFT has issued a notification amending the export policy for Baryte (Natural Barium Sulphate). The change affects the conditions or restrictions governing exports of this mineral commodity. Specific details of the amendment are not available in the snippet.
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The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of continuous filament glass fibre (GFR) originating from Egypt, Bahrain, and Thailand. The measure targets unfairly traded imports entering the EU market.
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The European Commission has welcomed a political agreement between the European Parliament and Council on a new measure to protect the EU steelmaking sector against global overcapacity. This likely refers to a successor or reform of the EU steel safeguard regime. No further details are available in the snippet.
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India’s DGFT has amended the import policy for glufosinate and its salts under Chapter 38 of Schedule I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022. The notification changes the trade policy conditions governing imports of this herbicide chemical. Specific details of the policy change (e.g., free/restricted/prohibited status) are not available in the snippet.
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India’s DGFT has issued a policy notice establishing the procedure for allocating import quotas for Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) for the aluminium industry and Raw Petroleum Coke for CPC manufacturing for financial year 2026-27. The notice sets out the quota allocation mechanism for these controlled imports. This constitutes a formal non-tariff measure governing market access […]
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India’s DGFT has amended the last date for submission of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) applications under the India-Mauritius CECPA and India-Nepal Treaty, as notified under Appendix-2A of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 for FY 2026-27. The notice adjusts administrative deadlines for preferential quota access under these bilateral trade agreements.
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India’s DGFT has issued a notification amending the export policy for feathers. The change modifies export conditions or restrictions applicable to this commodity. Specific details of the amendment are contained in Notification No. 08.