USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer chaired the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee, where all G20 members reached consensus on a statement addressing the weaponization of food through coercive trade actions. The ministerial produced substantive outcomes on trade policy including food security and trade coercion. Greer issued a chair’s statement summarizing the results.
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Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on G20 Trade Ministers Consensus Condemning Weaponization of Food through Coercive Trade Actions
G20 Trade Ministers reached consensus on a statement condemning the weaponization of food through coercive trade actions under the U.S. G20 Presidency. USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer announced the agreement following constructive ministerial discussions in Milwaukee. The consensus represents a named multilateral policy outcome on trade-linked food security.
Verification of Import Quota Quantities for Butter and Skim Milk Powder for FY2026
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture announced the verification of import quota quantities for butter and skim milk powder for fiscal year 2026. This concerns the administration of tariff-rate quotas for dairy commodities under Japan’s import control regime.
Export Reference Price and Gold Reference Price Decline for Period I October 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the export benchmark price (HPE) for gold at USD 139,409.07/kg for the first period of October 2026, down 3.5% from USD 144,469.49/kg in the second period of September 2026. The gold reference price (HR) also fell to USD 4,336.11 per troy ounce from USD 4,493.51. These figures are established […]
Reference Prices for CPO Export Duty and HPE for Cocoa, Pine Resin, Leather, and Wood Products Set for October 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the October 2026 reference price (HR) for crude palm oil (CPO) at USD 1,042.15/MT, up 3.44% from September, which determines export duty (BK) and plantation fund levy (PE) rates. Reference export prices (HPE) for cocoa beans rose, pine resin fell, leather products held steady, and wood products varied. These […]
Commission acts against imports of pea protein from China
The European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of pea protein from China into the EU. This is a trade remedy action targeting dumped Chinese exports of this agricultural product.
WTO Members Review Agriculture Negotiation History, Discuss Ways Forward
WTO members convened on 23 September to assess the state of agriculture negotiations following the inconclusive outcome at the 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé. Members discussed possible paths forward for talks that stalled at MC14. The session reflects ongoing multilateral efforts to advance agricultural trade reform under WTO auspices.
Decree No. 365/2026/NĐ-CP on Rice Export and Import Business
Vietnam’s government issued Decree No. 365/2026/NĐ-CP dated 23 September 2026 governing the business of rice exports and imports. The decree establishes regulatory conditions and procedures for rice trading across borders. This represents a substantive update to Vietnam’s rice trade regulatory framework.
Notice on Public Announcement of Enterprises Proposed for 2026 Sugar Import Tariff Rate Quota Reallocation
China’s MOFCOM is publishing the list of enterprises proposed to receive reallocated sugar import tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for 2026. The notice invites public review of the proposed allocation. This concerns the redistribution of sugar import quotas under China’s TRQ system.
USTR Announces Fiscal Year 2027 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations for Raw Cane Sugar
USTR announced country-specific in-quota allocations for the WTO tariff-rate quota (TRQ) on imported raw cane sugar for FY2027 (October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027). TRQs set quantities eligible for lower tariff rates, with higher tariffs applying above those thresholds. This is a routine annual allocation affecting sugar-exporting countries’ access to the U.S. market.