Canada has applied provisional safeguard measures on imports of certain wooden cabinets and bathroom vanities. This is relevant to Vietnamese exporters of wood furniture products. The measure was reported by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Topic Archives:Commodities
No concession or commitment on import of Ethanol for fuel blending from the United States
India’s government has clarified that no concession or commitment has been made regarding the import of ethanol for fuel blending from the United States. This statement addresses speculation about potential tariff or market access changes for US ethanol in the context of ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
India officially opens market to Vietnamese fresh durian
India has officially opened its market to fresh durian from Vietnam, representing a significant market access gain for Vietnamese agricultural exporters. This follows phytosanitary negotiations between the two countries. The move allows Vietnamese fresh durian to be exported directly to India for the first time.
Indonesia’s Trade Ministry Sets CPO Reference Price at USD 996.52/ton for August 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade set the reference price (Harga Referensi) for crude palm oil at USD 996.52 per metric ton for August 1-31, 2026, down USD 4.38 (0.44%) from the previous period. This reference price is used to determine applicable export duties and levies on CPO.
August 2026: CPO Reference Price Declines, Export Prices for Cocoa Beans, Pine Resin, and Wood Products Rise
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the August 2026 reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) at USD 996.52/MT, down 0.44% from July, affecting export duty (BK) and BPDP levy rates. Simultaneously, the ministry announced higher benchmark export prices (HPE) for cocoa beans, pine resin, and wood products for the same period. These prices determine […]
Indonesia Sets Export Reference Price and Benchmark Price for Gold, Period I August 2026 – Both Decline
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the export benchmark price (HPE) for gold at USD 130,921.50/kg for the first period of August 2026, down 0.7% from the second period of July 2026. The reference price (HR) for gold also fell to USD 4,072.12 per troy ounce from USD 4,100.67. These prices are established under Ministerial […]
Protocol to the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement on Economic Resilience and Essential Supplies
Singapore and Australia have concluded a protocol to their existing Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) covering economic resilience and essential supplies. The protocol represents a named amendment or addition to the SAFTA framework, addressing supply chain resilience and access to essential goods. Specific provisions were announced on 27 July 2026.
MOFCOM Notice on Second Allocation of 2026 Agricultural Product Export Quota Quantities
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a notice allocating the second tranche of export quotas for agricultural products for 2026. The notice specifies quota quantities distributed to exporters for regulated agricultural commodities. This is a formal quota allocation under China’s export licensing regime.
Historic tariff-free Scotch whisky shipment bound for United States
Tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to the United States have been removed, benefiting UK whisky producers. This marks a significant trade policy development for the spirits sector under the UK-US trade arrangement. A shipment has been dispatched as the first under the new tariff-free terms.
Joint Statement on Third USMCA Joint Review Negotiating Round, US-Mexico
USTR Ambassador Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Ebrard issued a joint statement following the third bilateral negotiating round of the USMCA Joint Review, covering economic security, labor, and agriculture. The meeting included Mexican President Sheinbaum. Specific negotiating outcomes were discussed but not fully detailed in the snippet.