At the October 30, 2026 WTO Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM) meeting, the Chair expressed serious concern over persistently low member compliance with subsidy notification requirements. The Chair emphasized that timely notifications are a legal obligation under the SCM Agreement and are increasingly central to WTO reform discussions. Transparency in subsidies reporting was […]
Topic Archives:Remedies
EU launches safeguard investigation on certain new hybrid vehicles
On 30 October 2026, the European Union notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of certain new hybrid vehicles. The notification was filed on the same day the investigation was launched.
GCC Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Uncoated Writing/Printing Paper from India, China, and Thailand
The GCC Secretariat has launched an anti-dumping investigation against imports of uncoated writing and printing paper originating or exported from India, China, and Thailand. The investigation covers GCC member states’ imports of this product category.
EU Commission Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on PET Spunbond from China
The European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Spunbond from China. This trade remedy measure targets dumped imports entering the EU market.
EU Initiates Global Safeguard Investigation on Imported Hybrid Vehicles
The EU has launched a global safeguard investigation on imported hybrid automobiles. This measure could affect Asia-Pacific exporters, particularly major hybrid vehicle producers in Japan and South Korea. The investigation may lead to tariff-based safeguard measures if imports are found to cause serious injury to EU domestic industry.
WTO Members Review Safeguard Actions, Note Rise in Usage
The WTO Committee on Safeguards met on 26 October 2026 to review safeguard actions covering 39 products, including 11 steel/metal products, with members commenting on EU and UK steel safeguards. Members also discussed a possible EU investigation into hybrid vehicle imports, and Brazil proposed improvements to safeguard notification procedures.
WTO Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices Reviews Member Notifications and Actions
The WTO Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices met on 27 October 2026 to review members’ notifications of new, amended, or previously reviewed anti-dumping laws and regulations, along with reports on anti-dumping actions. The meeting covered updates to national AD frameworks and ongoing investigative activity across member states.
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.
UK Announces Preliminary Conclusions of Safeguard Investigation on Imported Poly Products
The UK has published preliminary findings from a safeguard investigation targeting imported poly products. This is a trade remedy proceeding that could result in safeguard measures affecting exports, including potentially from Vietnam. No further detail is available from the snippet.
Anti-dumping duties imposed on cold-rolled nickel stainless steel strips and sheets from China and Taiwan
Japan’s METI has decided to impose anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled nickel stainless steel strips and sheets originating from China and from the separate customs territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu. This constitutes a final determination in an anti-dumping investigation covering specific steel products.