India has formally deposited its instrument of acceptance for the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming an official party to the agreement. This multilateral accord disciplines subsidies that contribute to overfishing and overcapacity. India’s accession adds a major fishing nation to the agreement’s membership.
Topic Archives:Commodities
Notice on the Second Bidding Coefficient for 2026 Rush Grass and Rush Grass Products Export Quota Tender
China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the second bidding coefficient for the 2026 export quota tender for rush grass (igusa) and rush grass products. This sets the allocation parameters for exporters seeking quota under the managed export regime for these commodities.
MOFCOM & Customs Announcement No. 29 (2026): Temporary Export Prohibition on Helium
China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly announced a temporary export ban on helium effective immediately. The measure is published as Announcement No. 29 of 2026, constituting a formal export control restriction on this critical industrial gas. No expiry date is specified in the snippet.
Fertilizer Trade Disrupted by Strait of Hormuz Conflict
WTO Secretariat analysis shows urea and phosphate fertilizer trade severely disrupted by conflict in the Persian Gulf, with African and Asian economies most vulnerable to shortages and price hikes. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key fertilizer trade route, is cited as a major factor. Reopening the strait is identified as necessary to […]
South Africa notifies WTO of safeguard investigation on cold-rolled steel products
South Africa notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards on 14 July 2026 of a safeguard investigation initiated on 10 July 2026 covering certain cold-rolled iron and steel products imported into the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). The notification follows standard WTO transparency requirements for safeguard proceedings.
United States launches safeguard investigation on lamb meat
The United States notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards on 17 July 2026 that it initiated a safeguard investigation on lamb meat imports on 13 July 2026. This is a formal WTO notification of a trade remedy proceeding.
WTO Fish Fund Approves $2.2M in Grants to 17 Members for Fisheries Subsidies Agreement Implementation
The WTO Fish Fund Steering Committee approved grants totalling nearly USD 2.2 million to 17 additional developing and LDC members to support implementation of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. The grants were approved under the Fund’s second Call for Proposals, which closed on 8 May 2026.
Review and Re-allocation of Export Quota for Wheat Flour and Related Products
India’s DGFT issued a trade notice reviewing and reallocating the export quota for wheat flour and related products. This involves specific quota management decisions affecting exporters of these commodities.
Amendment to Import Policy for Copper (Chapter 74) and Aluminium (Chapter 76) under ITC(HS) 2022
India’s DGFT has amended import policy conditions under Chapter 74 (copper) and Chapter 76 (aluminium) of the ITC(HS) 2022 schedule. The changes modify sub-paragraphs of specific policy conditions governing imports of these metals. This affects the regulatory framework for copper and aluminium imports into India.
Extension of TRQ Authorisation Validity for Gold Imports under India-UAE CEPA (HS 7108) to 30 September 2026
India’s DGFT has extended the validity of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) authorisations for gold imports under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (HS 7108) issued in FY 2025-26, now valid until 30 September 2026. This measure affects preferential import entitlements for gold under the bilateral FTA framework.