Colombia has revoked all anti-dumping duties on imports of frozen fries from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, restoring full market access for approximately 85% of EU frozen fries exports previously affected. The move ends a trade remedy measure that had restricted EU exporters’ access to the Colombian market.
Topic Archives:Remedies
Commission Acts Against Dumped Imports of Phosphorous Acid from China
The European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of phosphorous acid originating from China. This action targets dumped imports entering the EU market.
Commission initiates safeguard investigation into imports of grain-oriented electrical steel
The European Commission has launched a safeguard investigation to determine whether protective measures are warranted for EU manufacturers of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES). The probe will assess import trends and potential injury to the domestic industry.
MC14: Joint Statement on the Role of the MPIA in Supporting the Rules-Based Multilateral Trading System
A joint statement was issued at MC14 outlining the role of the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) in supporting the rules-based multilateral trading system. The MPIA serves as an interim substitute for the WTO Appellate Body, allowing participating members to resolve trade disputes through binding arbitration. The statement signals continued multilateral commitment to dispute […]
Following WTO ruling favourable to EU, China announces withdrawal of its anti-suit injunction policy
China has announced the withdrawal of its anti-suit injunction policy following a WTO ruling that found the policy violated WTO rules. The decision follows a dispute brought by the EU against China’s use of anti-suit injunctions to block foreign courts from adjudicating standard-essential patent licensing disputes. This represents a significant outcome in WTO dispute settlement […]
Commission welcomes political agreement on new EU steel safeguard measure
The European Commission has welcomed a political agreement between the European Parliament and Council on a new measure to protect the EU steelmaking sector against global overcapacity. This likely refers to a successor or reform of the EU steel safeguard regime. No further details are available in the snippet.
Commission acts against dumped imports of softwood plywood
The European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of softwood plywood from Brazil into the EU. This trade remedy action targets dumped imports and affects Brazilian exporters in this product category.
EU imposes anti-dumping duties on glass fibre imports from Egypt, Bahrain and Thailand
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of continuous filament glass fibre (GFR) originating from Egypt, Bahrain, and Thailand. The measure targets unfairly traded imports entering the EU market.
EU Commission imposes anti-dumping duties on adipic acid imports from China
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of adipic acid originating from the People’s Republic of China. This action targets unfairly traded imports into the EU market.
USTR Announces Section 301 Investigation of Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Practices
USTR Jamieson Greer has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection and enforcement practices, following Vietnam’s designation as a Priority Foreign Country in the 2026 Special 301 Report published April 30. The investigation will assess whether Vietnam’s IP-related acts, policies, and practices are actionable under the Trade Act of 1974. This could […]