The United States has issued final determinations in its anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on concrete reinforcing steel (rebar) imported from Vietnam. This represents the conclusion of a trade remedy proceeding that will determine duty rates applied to Vietnamese rebar exports to the US market.
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Vietnam accepts applications for exemption from anti-circumvention measures on hot-rolled steel from China
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is accepting dossiers requesting exemption from formal anti-circumvention measures applied to certain hot-rolled steel products originating from the People’s Republic of China. This relates to trade remedy enforcement targeting circumvention of existing trade defense measures on Chinese steel imports.
USTR Issues Final Findings in Section 301 Investigation Against 60 Economies
The US Trade Representative has issued final findings in a Section 301 (Trade Act of 1974) investigation covering 60 economies, including Vietnam. This is a significant trade remedy action that could result in additional tariffs or trade restrictions on affected countries. Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is reporting on the outcome.
Israel bans imports of goods produced with forced labor
Israel has enacted a ban on importing goods produced using forced labor. The measure introduces a specific trade restriction targeting forced-labor-made products entering the Israeli market. The article, published by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, reports on this policy development relevant to Vietnamese exporters.
European Commission Publishes EUDR Implementation Guidance Documents
The European Commission has released official guidance documents for implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The guidance covers compliance requirements for operators and traders dealing in commodities covered by the regulation. This is directly relevant to Vietnamese exporters of affected products such as wood, coffee, and rubber.
Ministry of Industry and Trade disseminates E-Commerce Law and Decree No. 248/2026/NĐ-CP
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade held a dissemination event for the new E-Commerce Law and its implementing Decree No. 248/2026/NĐ-CP. These instruments establish the regulatory framework for digital trade and e-commerce activities in Vietnam. The specific provisions of the decree likely cover platform obligations, cross-border e-commerce, and related digital trade rules.
Vietnam Successfully Hosts CPTPP Ministerial Meeting and 10th CPTPP Commission Session
Vietnam chaired the CPTPP Ministerial Meeting and the 10th CPTPP Commission session. These gatherings addressed implementation and governance of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership among member states. No further details are available from the snippet.
Vietnam and EFTA conclude free trade agreement negotiations
Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement. This marks a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations between Vietnam and the EFTA bloc (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein).
Exporting to Turkey: Vietnamese Businesses Must Note New Food Import Regulations
Turkey has introduced new food import control regulations that Vietnamese exporters must comply with. Vietnamese businesses exporting food products to Turkey are advised to review and adhere to the updated requirements. The notice highlights specific regulatory changes affecting market access for Vietnamese food exports.
India Issues Final Determination in Anti-Subsidy Investigation on Plastic Filler Products from Vietnam
India has issued a final determination in a countervailing duty (anti-subsidy) investigation targeting calcium carbonate plastic filler products imported from or originating in Vietnam. This represents a formal trade remedy outcome affecting Vietnamese exports to India.