India’s DGFT has extended the validity of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) authorizations for gold imports (HS 7108) under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) issued in FY 2025-26 until June 30, 2026. The extension applies to existing TRQ holders under the preferential trade arrangement. This is a specific administrative measure affecting market access for […]
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Procedure for Allocation of Import Quantities of Calcined Petroleum Coke and Raw Petroleum Coke for FY 2026-27
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 […]
Modalities for Export of Wheat
India’s DGFT has issued a notice specifying modalities for the export of wheat. The document outlines the conditions and procedures governing wheat exports from India. Specific procedural or licensing requirements are detailed for exporters.
Allocation of 8,606 MTRV of Raw Cane Sugar to USA under TRQ Scheme for US Fiscal Year 2026
India’s DGFT has allocated 8,606 metric tons raw value (MTRV) of raw cane sugar to the United States under a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) scheme for US fiscal year 2026. This is a named quota allocation under a bilateral trade arrangement governing sugar exports from India to the US market.
G10 Senior Officials Meet at WTO MC14 to Discuss Agriculture Negotiations
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.
Notice on Public Announcement of Proposed Enterprise List for 2026 Nicaragua Sugar Import Tariff Rate Quota Allocation
China’s Ministry of Commerce is publishing the proposed allocation list of enterprises eligible for the 2026 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for sugar imports from Nicaragua. The notice invites public comment on the draft allocations. This relates to preferential tariff quota management under China-Nicaragua trade arrangements.
Critical Raw Materials Face Rising Export Restrictions, Increasing Risks to Global Supply Chains
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.
UK’s Steel Trade Measure from 1 July 2026
The UK government has announced a new steel trade measure effective 1 July 2026 that will limit tariff-free steel import quota volumes. This represents a safeguard-type restriction on steel imports entering the UK market. Further details on quota levels and product coverage are contained in the full publication.
Indonesia Sets CPO Export Reference Price at US$1,029.51/MT for June 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade set the reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) at US$1,029.51/MT for June 2026, down US$20.07 (1.91%) from the May 2026 level of US$1,049.58/MT. This reference price determines the applicable export duty (Bea Keluar) and the BLU BPDP levy rate. The announcement was made by the Director General of Foreign Trade.
WTO Agriculture Committee discusses domestic support, El Niño impacts, and Middle East conflict effects
The WTO Committee on Agriculture met on 27-28 May 2026 for its first session since MC14 in Yaoundé, covering farm domestic support and members’ notifications, net food-importing developing country status determinations, and global agricultural forecasts. Members also discussed the trade impacts of El Niño and the Middle East conflict on food markets.