Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso met UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi on the sidelines of the BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur on August 7, 2026. The bilateral discussion focused on optimizing utilization of the Indonesia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IUAE-CEPA). The meeting signals active implementation follow-up on the existing […]
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Indonesia announces no anti-dumping duties on polypropylene homopolymer from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, China, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
Indonesia has announced it will not impose anti-dumping duties on polypropylene homopolymer products originating from eight countries including Vietnam, China, and South Korea. This follows an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the plastic resin from these nations. The outcome is a negative determination, meaning no remedial tariffs will be applied.
Canada imposes provisional safeguard measures on certain imported wooden cabinets and bathroom vanities
Canada has applied provisional safeguard measures on imports of certain wooden cabinets and bathroom vanities. This is relevant to Vietnamese exporters of wood furniture products. The measure was reported by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade.
No concession or commitment on import of Ethanol for fuel blending from the United States
India’s government has clarified that no concession or commitment has been made regarding the import of ethanol for fuel blending from the United States. This statement addresses speculation about potential tariff or market access changes for US ethanol in the context of ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
Thailand Chairs ASEAN Side at ACFTA Joint Committee Meeting, Targets ACFTA 3.0 Entry into Force This Year
Thailand chaired the ASEAN side at the 17th ASEAN-China FTA Joint Committee (ACFTA-JC) meeting held on 23-24 July 2026, co-chaired with China’s Ministry of Commerce. The meeting focused on advancing ACFTA 3.0 negotiations with a target for the upgraded agreement to enter into force in 2026, alongside measures to facilitate business under the FTA.
MOFCOM Announcement No.33 (2026): National Security Trade Investigation Initiated on Imported Printing and Copying Office Equipment
China’s Ministry of Commerce has initiated a national security trade investigation under foreign trade law into imports of printing and copying office equipment. The announcement formally opens the investigation proceeding. This measure falls under China’s trade-related national security review framework, potentially leading to import restrictions.
European Commission Launches Consultation on Steel Regulation Review
The European Commission has initiated a targeted consultation reviewing the product scope of its steel regulations. This process is relevant to Vietnam as a steel-exporting country subject to EU trade measures. The consultation signals potential changes to safeguard or market access conditions for steel products.
Thailand and ASEAN Accelerate Review Negotiations of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)
Thailand participated in ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee meetings to negotiate a modernization review of the agreement. The talks aim to upgrade the FTA to align with current global trade conditions and improve trade facilitation for businesses. Negotiating parties are targeting conclusion of the review within 2026.
Thailand Deputy PM leads delegation to Washington, pushes for Thailand-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART)
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun met with senior US officials including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Deputy USTR Rick Switzer on July 15-16 in Washington D.C. The primary purpose was to advance negotiations on the Thailand-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART). Thailand emphasized its […]
ASEAN and Japan Prepare to Upgrade AJCEP Agreement, Endorse New Product-Specific Rules of Origin under HS 2022
ASEAN and Japan are advancing a review of the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) to expand cooperation into new sectors and strengthen regional supply chains. The meeting endorsed the application of product-specific rules of origin (PSRs) under the HS 2022 harmonized system, effective 15 February 2027. Thailand’s Department of Trade Negotiations participated in the committee […]