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.
Topic Archives:Market Access
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.
Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on President Trump’s Response to Canada’s Continued Retaliation Against the United States
USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement following President Trump’s use of Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to ban certain Canadian products from the U.S. market. The action modifies the scope of prior July 20 measures to offset disadvantages to U.S. commerce caused by Canada’s retaliatory actions. This represents an escalation in the […]
Thai Deputy PM and Commerce Minister discusses trade with USTR Greer in Washington D.C., reaching substantive conclusions
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister met with USTR Jamieson Greer and Deputy USTR Rick Switzer on September 1, 2026 in Washington D.C. The talks were described as productive, with both sides reaching substantive agreed conclusions ahead of an anticipated Section 301/trade investigation announcement. The US side expressed satisfaction with Thailand’s intentions and the […]
Notice to Importers 2946: Iran (Nuclear Weapons) Import Sanctions
The UK government has issued a notice detailing import prohibitions on certain goods originating or consigned from Iran into the UK, including Northern Ireland, related to Iran’s nuclear weapons program. The notice outlines the scope of sanctioned goods subject to import bans under UK sanctions law.