The UK government has issued a notice to exporters detailing how the UK’s accession to CPTPP affects Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) for cosmetic products. The notice addresses market access implications for cosmetics exporters under the new FTA framework.
Topic Archives:Market Access
Brazil Regulates Tariff-Rate Quotas Under Mercosur–EFTA Agreement
The Brazilian government has issued regulations operationalizing tariff-rate quotas negotiated under the Mercosur–EFTA trade agreement. The measure covers specific product categories including wines, cheeses, infant formula, and chocolates from EFTA member countries. This step implements commitments made during the agreement’s negotiation.
Chair’s Statement of the G20 Trade Ministerial
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.
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.
Lifting of Import Suspension on Poultry Meat from Portugal
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Portugal. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions previously imposed, likely due to avian influenza. The removal restores market access for Portuguese poultry products to Japan.
Agreement on Veterinary/SPS Conditions for Beef and Beef Products from Northern Argentina
Japan’s MAFF announced an agreement on animal health (veterinary sanitary) conditions governing imports of beef and beef products from northern regions of Argentina. This establishes the SPS framework required for market access of Argentine beef to Japan.
Temporary suspension of poultry meat imports from Argentina
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced a temporary suspension of poultry meat and related product imports from Argentina. This is an SPS-related market access restriction, likely triggered by an animal disease outbreak. The measure directly affects bilateral trade flows in poultry products.
Webinar for Businesses on Indonesia’s Mandatory Halal Certification Requirements
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is hosting a webinar for exporters regarding Indonesia’s mandatory halal certification scheme. The event addresses regulatory compliance requirements that affect Japanese food and agricultural product exports to Indonesia. This relates to a non-tariff measure (SPS/TBT) impacting market access.
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.
Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on U.S.-China Board of Trade Recommendations
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer issued a statement following the release of recommendations from the U.S.-China Board of Trade, a body established by Presidents Trump and Xi during Trump’s May 2026 Beijing visit to manage trade in non-sensitive products. The Board’s recommendations represent a named bilateral policy outcome on U.S.-China trade relations. This is a significant […]