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.
Topic Archives:Market Access
Ambassador Greer to Host G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee
USTR Ambassador Greer will host the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, leading discussions on forced labor in supply chains, updating the MFN principle, and countering weaponization of trade. The ministerial brings together G20 Trade Ministers to address a range of substantive trade policy issues.
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.
Thailand Participates in RCEP Ministers’ Meeting: Working Group Established for New Members, Agreement Review Planned
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry reported that the RCEP ministerial meeting on 21 September 2026 in Manila agreed to establish an ad hoc working group to consider accession of candidate countries to RCEP. Ministers also advanced preparations for a major review and upgrade of the RCEP agreement planned for 2027. The outcomes reflect RCEP’s role as an […]
Joint Statement on Philippines-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee
The Philippines and UK held a Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting, producing a joint statement with named policy outcomes on bilateral trade relations. The snippet is truncated but the JETC format typically yields specific commitments on market access, trade facilitation, or FTA-related discussions.
Canada Advances FTA Negotiations with ASEAN and Philippines at Manila Ministerial Meeting
Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu participated in the 15th ASEAN Economic Ministers-Canada Meeting in Manila, advancing FTA negotiations with both ASEAN and the Philippines. A bilateral agreement with the Philippines was brought closer during the visit. The minister also met with senior Filipino government and business leaders.
EU Announces Provisional Safeguard Measures on Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel (GOES)
The EU has notified the application of provisional safeguard measures on grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES). This measure is relevant to Vietnamese steel exporters targeting the European market. The notification was issued by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade to alert affected industries.
Brazil issues final decision in anti-dumping investigation on PET plastic imports from Vietnam and Malaysia
Brazil has issued a final decision in its anti-dumping investigation targeting PET plastic products imported from Vietnam and Malaysia. This is a trade remedy measure with direct implications for Vietnamese and Malaysian exporters accessing the Brazilian market.
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.