USTR Ambassador Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Ebrard issued a joint statement following the third bilateral negotiating round of the USMCA Joint Review, covering economic security, labor, and agriculture. The meeting included Mexican President Sheinbaum. Specific negotiating outcomes were discussed but not fully detailed in the snippet.
Topic Archives:Market Access
Canada launches public consultations on tariff-rate quota administration for certain steel imports
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs announced public consultations on the administration of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for certain steel imports listed under item 82 of the Import Control List. The consultations aim to gather input on how these TRQs are managed and allocated.
India Concludes Eighth Trade Policy Review at WTO in Geneva
India completed its eighth Trade Policy Review at the WTO in Geneva. The review is a formal WTO mechanism examining a member’s trade and related policies. No further details are available from the snippet.
USTR Announces FY2027 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations for Sugar Products
USTR announced country-specific and first-come, first-served in-quota TRQ allocations for raw cane sugar, refined sugar, and sugar-containing products for FY2027 (October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027). These allocations are made under U.S. WTO commitments. The announcement directly affects market access for sugar-exporting countries to the U.S. market.
Entry into force of the Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies between Singapore and New Zealand
The Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies between Singapore and New Zealand has entered into force as of July 17, 2026. This bilateral agreement aims to ensure continued trade flows of essential goods between the two countries. It represents a named, specific trade policy outcome between two Asia-Pacific nations.
Department of Commerce Organises Chintan Shivir on Opportunities for Seafood Sector under India-EFTA TEPA
India’s Department of Commerce held a consultative session (Chintan Shivir) focused on opportunities for the seafood sector under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The event examined market access and trade prospects for Indian seafood exporters in EFTA markets. This follows the signing of the India-EFTA TEPA, which includes preferential tariff commitments.
India Hosts 13th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee Meeting to Advance ASEAN-India Trade Pact Review
India hosted the 13th Joint Committee Meeting for the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to advance the ongoing review of the trade pact. The meeting focused on progressing negotiations to modernize and improve the agreement covering trade in goods between India and ASEAN member states. This is part of a formal review process aimed […]
DPIIT Amends Footwear Quality Control Orders to Enhance Ease of Doing Business and Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing
India’s DPIIT has amended Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for footwear, which function as mandatory standards/technical regulations affecting both domestic production and imports. The amendments aim to ease compliance burdens while reinforcing domestic manufacturing standards. QCOs in India serve as non-tariff measures by requiring Bureau of Indian Standards certification for covered products.
India Achieves Major Milestone at Codex Commission with Adoption of Three Global Standards for Spices
India secured adoption of three international Codex Alimentarius standards for spices at the Codex Commission. These standards set global benchmarks that influence SPS/TBT measures and market access conditions for spice exports. India is a major spice exporter, making these standards significant for its trade.
India’s 8th Trade Policy Review at WTO Scheduled on 21 and 23 July 2026
India’s 8th Trade Policy Review at the WTO is scheduled for 21 and 23 July 2026. The review is a formal WTO mechanism examining India’s trade and related policies. No further substantive details are available from the snippet.