Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) has initiated an interim review investigation into the anti-dumping duty rate applied to tinplate imports from China, covering flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel coated with tin under HS codes 7210.12.10 and 7210.12.90 (BTKI 2022). The review will reassess the existing anti-dumping measure currently in force.
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KPPI Terminates Second Extension Investigation of Safeguard Measures on Imported Evaporator Products
Indonesia’s Trade Safeguard Committee (KPPI) has officially terminated the investigation into the second extension of safeguard measures (BMTP) on imports of roll bond and fin-type evaporators used in refrigerators and freezers (HS Ex. 8418.99.10). The termination is based on investigation findings regarding the domestic industry’s condition. No further safeguard extension will be applied.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 22 (2026): Anti-Dumping Duty Rate Succession for Copolymer Polyoxymethylene Imports from South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia
China’s Ministry of Commerce published decisions on the inheritance of anti-dumping duty rates for specific companies subject to existing AD measures on copolymer polyoxymethylene (co-POM) originating from South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia. The announcement details which enterprises succeed to established tax rates under the existing anti-dumping order.
Malaysia’s Position on US Section 301 Trade Investigation Finding on Forced Labour (USTR, 2 June 2026)
Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry issued an official position statement responding to the USTR’s Section 301 trade investigation finding related to forced labour, published on 2 June 2026. The statement addresses Malaysia’s stance on the US findings and likely outlines steps or rebuttals concerning forced labour practices in Malaysian supply chains. This is […]
Steel excess capacity continues to weigh on global markets, with subsidies increasingly undermining fair competition
An OECD report finds that steel excess capacity continues to distort global markets, with government subsidies increasingly undermining fair competition. The findings are relevant to ongoing trade remedy actions and multilateral discussions on steel overcapacity. Specific data on capacity levels and subsidy measures are highlighted as key concerns for trade policy.
South Africa’s Trade Minister Notes US USTR Section 301 Investigation Preliminary Findings
South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau acknowledged the USTR’s preliminary findings from a Section 301 investigation affecting South Africa. The findings are subject to a public hearing in July 2026 before a final US decision. No specific retaliatory measures or tariff rates were mentioned in the snippet.
US Additional Tariffs: Switzerland Continuing Negotiations
Switzerland’s Federal Council discussed next steps regarding US USTR Section 301 investigations, including forced labor allegations on Swiss goods imports. The Federal Council rejected the forced labor allegations and will submit written arguments, while trade negotiations with the US continue.
EU Steel Regulation: Commission consults on ‘melt and pour’ country-of-origin evidence requirements
The European Commission launched a targeted consultation on documentation requirements for the ‘melt and pour’ traceability rules under the EU Steel Regulation. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on what evidence should be required to identify the country where steel was melted and poured. This directly affects customs and rules-of-origin compliance for steel imports into […]
Vietnam Issues Decision on Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping and Anti-Subsidy Measures on Sugarcane Products from Thailand
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a decision on the results of a sunset review concerning the application of anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures on certain sugarcane products originating from Thailand. The decision follows a periodic review process to determine whether existing trade remedy measures should be maintained, modified, or terminated.
New Zealand initiates global safeguard investigation on certain aluminium extrusions
New Zealand has initiated a global safeguard investigation on certain aluminium extrusion products. This is a trade remedy measure that could result in import restrictions or additional duties on affected products. Vietnamese exporters of aluminium extrusions may be impacted.