PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Oecd·Int·
The OECD reports a rise in export restrictions on critical raw materials, posing increasing risks to global supply chains. The report examines specific policy measures affecting the trade of minerals and other inputs essential to clean energy and manufacturing. This is a substantive policy analysis of named trade restrictive measures across multiple countries.
Seco·Ch·
The Swiss Federal Council discussed US Section 301 investigations targeting Switzerland over alleged excess manufacturing capacity and insufficient forced labor import restrictions. Switzerland rejects the allegations and intends to submit its views in the relevant proceedings. The outcome could affect trade measures between the US and Switzerland.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has issued Notification No. 73 amending Paragraph 4.43 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to provide a one-time relaxation for the Gems and Jewellery sector. The amendment modifies existing trade policy provisions applicable to this export-oriented sector. Specific details of the relaxation are not available in the snippet.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has notified the continuation of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme beyond March 31, 2026. The scheme provides reimbursement of embedded duties and taxes to exporters, functioning as an export support measure. No further details on revised rates or conditions are available from the snippet.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has extended the Minimum Import Price condition on specific paper products classified under Chapter 48 of ITC HS 2022, Schedule I (Import Policy). This non-tariff measure sets a floor price for imports of the covered items. No further details are available in the snippet.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has extended the import period for yellow peas under ITC (HS) code 07131010, Chapter 07, Schedule-1 of ITC (HS) 2022. The notification amends the import policy for this commodity, affecting the window during which yellow peas may be imported. This is a specific market access and trade policy measure for an agricultural commodity.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has extended the ‘free’ import policy for urad (Vigna mungo) under ITC(HS) code 07133110 until 31 March 2027. This maintains unrestricted import access for the pulse commodity, which had been liberalized to manage domestic supply and prices.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has extended the ‘Free’ import policy for Tur/Pigeon Peas under ITC (HS) 0713 60 00 until 31 March 2027. This maintains unrestricted import access for the commodity under Schedule I of the Import Policy. The extension continues a policy designed to ensure domestic supply availability.
Dg Trade·Eu·
The WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded on 29 March without Members agreeing on a final package of outcomes. The European Commission published this summary of the conference results. No multilateral agreements were reached at the session.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has issued a public notice announcing policy support and relaxation measures for the Gem & Jewellery sector under Chapter 4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. The measures apply specific trade facilitation provisions to this export-oriented sector. Details cover procedural or regulatory relaxations under the FTP framework.