India has relaxed the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) requirement for export consignments valued up to ₹3 lakh, reducing compliance burdens for small exporters. This change affects export licensing/documentation procedures under India’s foreign trade policy. The measure aims to facilitate trade by simplifying procedural requirements for low-value shipments.
Topic Archives:Market Access
Trade Minister Pushes for Continuation of Indonesia-Sri Lanka PTA Negotiations
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso is urging progress on the Indonesia-Sri Lanka Preferential Trade Agreement (ISL-PTA), specifically calling for a third round of negotiations. The initiative aims to open Sri Lankan markets to Indonesian exports and expand Indonesia’s presence in South Asian markets.
Indonesia Strengthens Trade Ties with UK, Accelerates I-UK CEPA Exploration and Strategic Commodity Cooperation
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade is advancing trade relations with the UK through acceleration of Indonesia-UK CEPA exploratory talks, Indonesia’s CPTPP accession process, and cooperation on strategic commodities. The Director General of Foreign Trade affirmed these steps in London. Multiple named agreements and accession processes are under active pursuit.
EAEU initiates safeguard investigation on imported polymer-coated flat steel
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has launched a safeguard investigation on imports of polymer-coated flat steel. This is relevant to Vietnamese exporters of steel products to the EAEU market.
Competition on the US Export Market After American Tariffs
A French Treasury analysis examines how US tariffs have reshaped export competitiveness globally. The EU faced a competitiveness loss equivalent to a 1.1% average price increase, with agri-food, machinery, chemicals, and steel being the most affected sectors as of June 2026. Canada, Mexico, and China are identified as the EU’s main competitors on the US […]
Lifting of Import Suspension on Poultry Meat from Colombia
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Colombia. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions on animal products. The removal restores market access for Colombian poultry exporters to Japan.
Launch of Negotiations for the Expansion of the India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement
India and Mercosur have formally launched negotiations to expand their existing Preferential Trade Agreement. This marks a substantive step toward broadening the scope of tariff concessions and trade coverage between India and the South American bloc. No further details on specific product coverage or timelines are provided in the snippet.
Ministry of Industry and Trade Issues Circular Detailing Provisions of the Foreign Trade Management Law
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a new circular providing detailed regulations implementing the Law on Foreign Trade Management. The circular covers specific provisions governing foreign trade activities. No further detail is available from the snippet.
ASEAN backs Hong Kong joining RCEP
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn reiterated the bloc’s support for Hong Kong’s accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at the 11th Belt & Road Summit in Hong Kong. The statement underscores ongoing efforts by Hong Kong to join the major Asia-Pacific free trade agreement.
Revision of Government Selling Prices for Imported Wheat
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced a revision to the government selling prices for imported wheat. This measure directly affects the pricing mechanism for wheat imports managed by the government. The change impacts tariff-rate quota administration and commodity pricing for wheat.