The MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement has entered into force, marking a significant milestone in trade relations between Singapore and the MERCOSUR bloc including Brazil. This FTA establishes preferential trade terms between the parties. The announcement was made by Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Topic Archives:Market Access
Deliberations of the 239th GECEX Meeting
Brazil’s Foreign Trade Executive Management Committee (GECEX) held its 239th meeting with formal deliberations on trade measures. GECEX is the body responsible for setting Brazilian import/export tariffs and trade policy decisions, making its meeting outcomes directly relevant to tariff and market access policy.
Temporary suspension of imports of live pigs and pork from Finland
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced a temporary suspension of imports of live pigs and pork products from Finland. The measure is an SPS-related import restriction likely triggered by a disease outbreak. Specific product categories affected include live pigs and pork.
Application of African Swine Fever Regionalization for Canadian Pork and Pork Products
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the application of regionalization principles for African Swine Fever (ASF) to Canadian pork and pork products. This measure adjusts import conditions based on regional disease status rather than a blanket national ban. The decision directly affects market access for Canadian pork exports to Japan.
Deliberations of the 239th Ordinary Meeting of the Executive Management Committee (Gecex)
Brazil’s Gecex held its 239th ordinary meeting, producing formal deliberations on trade and tariff matters. Gecex is the body responsible for decisions on Brazilian import/export tariffs, trade remedies, and market access measures under CAMEX. Specific resolutions from this meeting are expected to cover tariff changes or trade remedy actions.
US Issues Final Determination in Anti-Dumping and Anti-Subsidy Investigation on Concrete Reinforcing Steel Imported from Vietnam
The United States has issued final determinations in its anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on concrete reinforcing steel (rebar) imported from Vietnam. This represents the conclusion of a trade remedy proceeding that will determine duty rates applied to Vietnamese rebar exports to the US market.
EU Steel Regulation: Commission Launches Targeted Consultation on First Product Scope Review
The European Commission has launched a targeted stakeholder consultation to review which products fall within the scope of the EU Steel Regulation. This is a required review under the regulation to assess potential changes to its product coverage. The outcome will determine which steel products are subject to the regulation’s trade measures.
WTO Panel Issues Report on Turkish Measures on EVs and Other Vehicles from China
A WTO panel circulated its report on 28 July 2026 in dispute DS629, initiated by China against Türkiye concerning measures affecting electric vehicles and other types of vehicles. The case addresses Turkish trade measures imposed on Chinese vehicles.
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.