The White House unveiled the America First Seafood Strategy, a whole-of-government plan to revitalize the U.S. fishing industry by removing foreign trade barriers and opening new markets for U.S. seafood exporters. U.S. seafood exports reached $5.53 billion in 2025, a 12% increase. The strategy involves USTR and targets market access improvements for U.S. fishermen.
Topic Archives:Market Access
Germany and Japan Establish Joint Raw Materials Partnership
Germany and Japan have formally established a bilateral raw materials partnership, creating a named bilateral framework for cooperation on critical commodities supply chains. The agreement aims to secure supply of critical raw materials for both countries through joint projects and coordinated policies. Specific sectors and minerals are targeted under the partnership.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade to Allocate 2026 Sugar Import Tariff-Rate Quotas via Auction
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the allocation of sugar import tariff-rate quotas for 2026 through an auction mechanism. This affects the volume and access conditions for sugar imports under preferential tariff rates. The move follows established procedures for annual TRQ distribution.
Philippines initiates safeguard investigation on imported pork
The Philippines has launched a safeguard investigation on imported pork. This measure targets pork imports that may be causing serious injury to domestic producers. The investigation could result in tariff-based safeguard measures on pork trade.
India and Mexico Launch Negotiations for Preferential Trade Agreement, Sign Terms of Reference
India and Mexico have formally launched negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and signed Terms of Reference to govern the talks. This marks a concrete step toward a bilateral preferential trade arrangement between the two countries. The PTA would provide tariff concessions on select goods between India and Mexico.
2nd Korea-Indonesia CEPA Joint Committee Meeting Held
The second joint committee meeting under the Korea-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was convened to review implementation and address trade-related issues. Joint committees under CEPAs typically handle rules of origin, tariff schedules, and non-tariff measures. Specific outcomes would be discussed under the agreement’s framework.
China Zero Tariff to Give Exporters Certainty Beyond 2028 and Will Safeguard Jobs – Minister Tau
South Africa’s Trade Minister Parks Tau confirmed that China’s zero-tariff treatment for African countries will provide export certainty beyond 2028, with safeguards to protect South African industry and jobs. The announcement was made at a briefing reception in Pretoria on China’s zero-tariff policy toward African nations. The minister highlighted the importance of the bilateral trade […]
Briefing for Korean Exporters on EU CBAM Expansion to Downstream Products
South Korea’s trade ministry is holding tailored briefings for export companies to prepare for the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) expansion to downstream products. The sessions address compliance requirements as the EU broadens CBAM’s scope beyond direct emitters. This is a direct policy response to a named NTM affecting Korean exporters.
India Terminates Anti-Subsidy Investigation on Indonesian Clear Float Glass (CFG)
India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) officially terminated its anti-subsidy investigation into imports of Clear Float Glass (CFG) from Indonesia, as announced on 28 September 2026. The termination provides regulatory certainty for Indonesian exporters and sustains export opportunities for this product to the Indian market.
Seafood exports to Israel: Shifting to long-term contracts, leveraging VIFTA rules of origin
The article advises Vietnamese seafood exporters to transition to long-term contracts with Israeli buyers and utilize rules of origin provisions under the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA) to gain preferential market access. It highlights the strategic importance of VIFTA’s origin rules for the seafood sector in maintaining competitiveness in the Israeli market.