G10 members met on the sidelines of WTO MC14 in Yaoundé on 27 March 2026, hosted by Switzerland, to discuss agricultural negotiations. Members reaffirmed willingness to engage constructively in agriculture talks while protecting their interests as net food importers. The meeting addressed compatibility with domestic agricultural policies.
Topic Archives:Market Access
Switzerland Federal Council Responds to US Section 301 Investigations
The Swiss Federal Council discussed US Section 301 investigations targeting Switzerland over alleged excess manufacturing capacity and insufficient forced labor import restrictions. Switzerland rejects the allegations and intends to submit its views in the relevant proceedings. The outcome could affect trade measures between the US and Switzerland.
Section 301 Investigation on Forced Labor Import Prohibitions
The Brazilian government issued an official note regarding a US Section 301 investigation related to forced labor import prohibitions. The content addresses trade measures that could affect Brazilian exports to the United States under forced labor-related import restrictions. This is a substantive trade policy matter involving bilateral US-Brazil trade relations.
Lifting of Temporary 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 that had been in place, and their removal restores market access for Colombian poultry exports to Japan.
EU Includes India in Revised Draft List for Continued Export of Aquaculture Products to European Market from September 2026
The EU has included India in its revised draft list of countries permitted to continue exporting aquaculture products to the European market from September 2026. This development secures continued market access for Indian seafood and aquaculture exporters. The listing is subject to finalization of the EU’s revised approved third-country list.
India and Ethiopia Sign Bilateral Accession Protocol for Ethiopia’s WTO Membership in Geneva
India and Ethiopia signed a bilateral accession protocol in Geneva as part of Ethiopia’s WTO membership process. This represents a specific market access agreement concluded within the WTO accession framework. The signing advances Ethiopia’s path toward full WTO membership.
India and Oman Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
India and Oman have concluded a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), establishing a new bilateral trade gateway. The agreement covers trade in goods and services with preferential arrangements between the two countries. This marks a significant bilateral trade policy development for India in the Gulf region.
Notice on Public Announcement of Proposed Enterprise List for 2026 Nicaragua Sugar Import Tariff Rate Quota Allocation
China’s Ministry of Commerce is publishing the proposed allocation list of enterprises eligible for the 2026 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for sugar imports from Nicaragua. The notice invites public comment on the draft allocations. This relates to preferential tariff quota management under China-Nicaragua trade arrangements.
MOFCOM Announcement No.16 (2026): Final Conclusions of Trade and Investment Barrier Investigation into Mexico’s China-Related Restrictive Measures
China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the final conclusions of its trade and investment barrier investigation into Mexico’s restrictive measures targeting Chinese goods and investment. This is a formal trade remedy/barrier investigation outcome with named policy findings against a specific trading partner. The announcement constitutes an official determination under China’s trade barrier investigation framework.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 18 (2026): Initiation of Trade Barrier Investigation into US Practices Impeding Trade in Green Products
China’s Ministry of Commerce has launched a formal trade barrier investigation into US practices and measures that allegedly impede trade in green products. The investigation is announced under MOFCOM Announcement 2026 No. 18, dated March 27, 2026. This marks a specific named trade remedy/market access action targeting US green trade restrictions.