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.
Topic Archives:Export Controls
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.
USD Strengthening Drives Correction in Gold Export Reference Price for June 2026 Period I
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the export benchmark price (HPE) for gold at USD 148,396.49/kg for the first period of June 2026, down 1.43% from USD 150,555.29/kg in the second period of May 2026. The reference price (HR) also fell to USD 4,615.65 per troy ounce from USD 4,682.80. These rates are established under […]
Second Period May 2026: Global Gold Price Correction Triggers Decline in Gold Export Reference Price and Reference Price
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the gold export benchmark price (HPE) at USD 150,555.29/kg, down 1.72% from the previous period, and the reference price (HR) at USD 4,682.80/troy ounce for the second period of May 2026. These are formalized in Ministerial Decree No. 1343 of 2026. The adjustments reflect corrections in global gold prices.
Canada Announces Additional Sanctions Against Iran
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister announced new sanctions targeting five individuals and four entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. These measures impose trade and economic restrictions on the named parties.
Canada announces additional sanctions against Russia
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced additional sanctions against Russia under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, announced on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The sanctions represent new trade restrictions targeting Russia.