The European Commission is upgrading its import monitoring toolbox by reconfiguring the ‘import barometer,’ a data-gathering tool originally established in 2025, to respond to growing imbalances in global trade. The upgrade aims to improve tracking of import trends across the EU.
Topic Archives:Remedies
Anti-Dumping Duty on Bicycles and Bicycle Parts from Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia
The UK Secretary of State has published trade remedies notices imposing anti-dumping duties on bicycles and bicycle parts originating from eight countries: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia. This covers a broad set of Asia-Pacific and other sourcing countries for a significant consumer goods category.
Brazil’s Defense in the Section 301 Framework
Brazil is presenting its defense in a US Section 301 trade investigation. The press release addresses Brazil’s formal response to the US trade remedy proceeding under Section 301 of the Trade Act. This directly concerns a named trade remedy measure targeting Brazil.
Ambassador Greer to Travel to Mexico for Continued USMCA Joint Review Bilateral Talks
USTR Ambassador Greer will travel to Mexico July 22-24 for bilateral talks with Secretary Ebrard as part of the USMCA Joint Review process. Discussions will cover steel and aluminum and derivative products, automobiles, economic security, and labor. This is a continuation of ongoing USMCA review negotiations.
US Imposes 25% Section 301 Tariff on Certain Brazilian Goods; Industry Groups Express Support
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer imposed a 25% tariff on certain Brazilian goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a yearlong investigation into Brazil’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices. American agricultural, logging, and industry groups expressed support for the action. The measure represents a significant bilateral trade restriction targeting specific Brazilian sectors.
Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on President Trump Imposing Section 338 Tariffs on Canada
President Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose an additional 50% tariff on Canada, citing discriminatory treatment of U.S. exports. USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement supporting the action. This marks a significant escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade Optimizes Protection of Local Cosmetics Industry Through Safeguard Measures
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade is applying trade safeguard measures (TPP) to protect the domestic cosmetics industry from serious injury caused by surging imports. The safeguard instrument is designed to give domestic industry breathing room to recover. This represents a specific named trade remedy action targeting the cosmetics sector.
Advisory Committee on Canada-US Economic Relations meets following US intention to impose new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Canada’s Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations convened to discuss the U.S. administration’s announced intention to impose a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods. The meeting follows escalating bilateral trade tensions between Canada and the United States.
India Issues Final Determination in Anti-Subsidy Investigation on Plastic Filler Products from Vietnam
India has issued a final determination in a countervailing duty (anti-subsidy) investigation targeting calcium carbonate plastic filler products imported from or originating in Vietnam. This represents a formal trade remedy outcome affecting Vietnamese exports to India.
Guide to Calculating Dumping Margins
Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC) published a guide on calculating dumping margins for trade remedy investigations. The document covers methodologies used in anti-dumping proceedings. This is a technical reference for practitioners involved in Brazilian trade defense cases.