Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun met USTR Jamieson Greer and Deputy USTR Rick Switzer in Washington D.C. on September 1, 2026, reaching substantive conclusions ahead of a Section 301 investigation announcement on structural overcapacity. Both sides reported concrete progress in the negotiations aimed at protecting Thailand’s access to its largest export […]
Topic Archives:Remedies
Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on certain types of rice
Madagascar notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards on 2 September 2026 that it initiated a safeguard investigation on 31 August 2026 covering imports of hulled rice, semi-whitened or whitened rice, polished or glazed rice, and broken rice. The investigation was formally notified under WTO safeguard procedures.
Commission Sets Evidence Requirements for Steel ‘Melt and Pour’ Country of Origin Under EU Steel Regulation
The European Commission adopted an implementing act specifying what evidence importers must provide to prove the country of ‘melt and pour’ for steel products subject to the EU Steel Regulation. This measure directly governs origin determination for steel imports into the EU, affecting customs and market access procedures.
Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on self-adhesive labels, packaging and certain other printed items
Madagascar notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards on 28 August 2026 that it initiated a safeguard investigation on 13 August 2026 covering imports of self-adhesive labels, packaging, and other printed items on paper, cardboard, plastics, textiles, or similar materials.
Deliberations of the 240th Ordinary Meeting of the Executive Management Committee (Gecex)
Brazil’s CAMEX Executive Management Committee (Gecex) held its 240th ordinary meeting, producing formal deliberations on trade policy matters. Gecex is the body responsible for decisions on tariffs, trade remedies, export controls, and other trade measures in Brazil. Specific resolutions from this meeting are expected to cover tariff adjustments or trade remedy actions.
WTO Members Adopt Panel Report on EU Anti-Dumping Duties on Indonesian Fatty Acid
The WTO Dispute Settlement Body adopted a panel report on 28 August 2026 concerning the European Union’s anti-dumping duties on imports of fatty acid from Indonesia. The ruling concludes a dispute over these trade remedy measures affecting Indonesian exports to the EU.
Brazil Extends Drawback Deadlines for Companies Affected by US Additional Tariffs
Brazil issued a Provisional Measure extending drawback export deadlines for companies affected by additional US tariffs. The measure grants exceptional postponement of export timeframes to help firms maintain US sales or redirect to new markets.
US Conducts Administrative Reviews of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Solar Panels, Raw Honey, and Woven Bags from Vietnam
The US is conducting administrative reviews of anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on solar energy panels, raw honey, and woven bags imported from Vietnam. These reviews determine final duty rates applicable to Vietnamese exporters for the relevant review periods. The item covers multiple AD/CVD proceedings affecting key Vietnamese export sectors.
US International Trade Commission (ITC) announces global safeguard measure in investigation on quartz stone surface products
The US ITC has announced the application of a global safeguard measure following its investigation into quartz stone surface products. This affects Vietnamese exporters of quartz surfaces to the US market. The measure represents a formal trade remedy action with direct market access implications.
Anti-Dumping Duty Expiry Review: Welded Tubes and Pipes from Belarus and China
The UK Trade Remedies Authority has issued a notice relating to the expiry review of anti-dumping duties on welded tubes and pipes of iron or non-alloy steel originating in Belarus and China. The review determines whether existing duties should be maintained or allowed to lapse.