Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is accepting dossiers requesting exemption from formal anti-circumvention measures applied to certain hot-rolled steel products originating from the People’s Republic of China. This relates to trade remedy enforcement targeting circumvention of existing trade defense measures on Chinese steel imports.
Topic Archives:Remedies
EU Steel Regulation: Commission Launches Targeted Consultation on First Product Scope Review
The European Commission has launched a targeted stakeholder consultation to review which products fall within the scope of the EU Steel Regulation. This is a required review under the regulation to assess potential changes to its product coverage. The outcome will determine which steel products are subject to the regulation’s trade measures.
Notice to Exporters 2026/17: Compound Settlement for Breaches of Export Control
HMRC has concluded a compound settlement with a UK exporter for breaches of export control regulations. The notice formally announces the enforcement action outcome. No further details about the exporter or specific goods are provided in the snippet.
EU Commission Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Polyamide Yarns from China
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of polyamide yarns from China into the EU. This action targets dumped Chinese imports in this textile sector. No further details are available from the snippet.
WTO Panel Issues Report on Turkish Measures on EVs and Other Vehicles from China
A WTO panel circulated its report on 28 July 2026 in dispute DS629, initiated by China against Türkiye concerning measures affecting electric vehicles and other types of vehicles. The case addresses Turkish trade measures imposed on Chinese vehicles.
Russia requests WTO dispute panel on EU CBAM and emissions trading scheme
Russia requested a WTO Dispute Settlement Body panel to review the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and an alleged export subsidy under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. The DSB met on 24 July 2026 to consider the request. The chair also updated members on dispute settlement reform consultations.
USTR Issues Final Findings in Section 301 Investigation Against 60 Economies
The US Trade Representative has issued final findings in a Section 301 (Trade Act of 1974) investigation covering 60 economies, including Vietnam. This is a significant trade remedy action that could result in additional tariffs or trade restrictions on affected countries. Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is reporting on the outcome.
Final US Section 301 Measures on Forced Labour: India Placed in Lower Tariff Tier at 10%
The US has finalized Section 301 measures targeting forced labor, placing India in a lower tariff tier at 10%. This represents a specific named tariff measure with forced labor linkage affecting Indian exports to the US. The press release from India’s PIB outlines the outcome for Indian goods under these measures.
Scope of US Tariff Measures on Brazilian Exports
Brazil’s MDIC reports that combined US tariff measures now affect 23.1% of Brazilian exports to the United States, while 52.7% remain free of additional sectoral or Brazil-specific tariffs. The analysis quantifies the exposure of Brazilian export sectors to recently enacted US tariff actions.
US Imposes Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Over Forced Labor Enforcement Failures
USTR finalized Section 301 tariffs on 60 trading partners for failing to adopt or enforce import bans on goods made with forced labor. Industry groups representing steelworkers, manufacturers, and farmers praised the action. The measure is framed as combating unfair competition from forced-labor supply chains.