PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Seco·Ch·
The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded in Yaoundé, Cameroon without major policy decisions on WTO reform. Some members agreed to implement the negotiated e-commerce agreement. Switzerland’s delegation was led by State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda of SECO.
Dg Trade·Eu·
A joint statement was issued at MC14 outlining the role of the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) in supporting the rules-based multilateral trading system. The MPIA serves as an interim substitute for the WTO Appellate Body, allowing participating members to resolve trade disputes through binding arbitration. The statement signals continued multilateral commitment to dispute […]
Dg Trade·Eu·
The European Commission has launched a safeguard investigation to determine whether protective measures are warranted for EU manufacturers of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES). The probe will assess import trends and potential injury to the domestic industry.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has amended paragraph 9.05 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to remove the per-consignment value cap on exports made via courier. This change liberalizes courier export procedures, allowing higher-value shipments to use the courier channel without restriction.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has issued Notification No. 68 amending the import policy conditions for Urea under ITC HS code 31021010 in Schedule I of ITC HS 2022. The change affects the import policy regime for this fertilizer commodity. Specific revised conditions govern how urea may be imported into India.
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has initiated a trade barrier investigation targeting US practices and measures deemed to undermine global supply and production chains. The announcement formally launches the investigation under China’s trade barrier investigation rules. This signals a significant bilateral trade policy escalation between China and the United States.
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has launched a formal trade barrier investigation into US practices and measures that allegedly impede trade in green products. The investigation is announced under MOFCOM Announcement 2026 No. 18, dated March 27, 2026. This marks a specific named trade remedy/market access action targeting US green trade restrictions.
Seco·Ch·
G10 members met on the sidelines of WTO MC14 in Yaoundé on 27 March 2026, hosted by Switzerland, to discuss agricultural negotiations. Members reaffirmed willingness to engage constructively in agriculture talks while protecting their interests as net food importers. The meeting addressed compatibility with domestic agricultural policies.
Gac·Canada·
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced additional sanctions against Russia under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, announced on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The sanctions represent new trade restrictions targeting Russia.
Gac·Canada·
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister announced new sanctions targeting five individuals and four entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. These measures impose trade and economic restrictions on the named parties.