South Korea’s trade ministry is holding tailored briefings for export companies to prepare for the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) expansion to downstream products. The sessions address compliance requirements as the EU broadens CBAM’s scope beyond direct emitters. This is a direct policy response to a named NTM affecting Korean exporters.
Topic Archives:Sustainability
Thailand Supports Upgrade Study of ASEAN-Japan CEP (AJCEP) to Modernize Trade Agreement
ASEAN and Japan held discussions on upgrading the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP), targeting a formal upgrade negotiation launch by 2027. The upgrade aims to cover digital economy, green economy, supply chain resilience, services trade, movement of natural persons, IP, and MSME facilitation. Thailand’s Department of Trade Negotiations participated and supports close continued consultations.
Australian Trade Minister Interview on EU Free Trade Agreement
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell discusses the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement, addressing Coalition objections over climate commitments in the deal and the bipartisan consultation process. The interview covers substantive policy content about the FTA’s provisions and political dynamics around its ratification.
Ambassador Greer Commends Trade Ministers Signing on to Statement Eliminating Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains
US, Mexico, and Argentina trade ministers agreed to a joint statement on eliminating forced labor in global supply chains at the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee. USTR Ambassador Greer announced the trilateral commitment on the margins of the G20 meeting. The statement represents a named plurilateral policy outcome on forced labor in supply chains.
ASEAN Partners with EU on Digital Trade Principles, Signs New Joint Declaration with UK on Green Economy, Advances Trade Cooperation with Russia and Switzerland
At the ASEAN Economic Ministers meetings with dialogue partners, ASEAN and the EU agreed to develop digital trade principles to promote open, transparent, and fair markets. ASEAN and the UK endorsed a new joint declaration on digital transition and green economy, while ASEAN-Russia discussions advanced cooperation across 11 trade and investment sectors, and ASEAN-Switzerland agreed […]
Panel to review EU carbon border adjustment mechanism and emissions trading scheme
The WTO Dispute Settlement Body agreed on 25 September 2026 to establish a panel at Russia’s request to review the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and an alleged export subsidy under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. This is a significant WTO dispute touching on trade-linked climate measures.
Joint Media Statement of the Twenty-Second AEM-EU Trade Commissioner Consultation
The 22nd ASEAN Economic Ministers–EU Trade Commissioner Consultation was held on 22 September 2026 in Manila, co-chaired by Philippines DTI Secretary Roque and EU Trade Commissioner Juul Jørgensen. The meeting addressed ASEAN-EU trade and economic relations, likely covering FTA negotiations, market access, and regulatory issues. A joint media statement was issued outlining outcomes of the […]
Italy’s New Decree No. 143/2026 on Environment and Food Packaging: What Vietnamese Businesses Need to Know
Italy has issued Decree No. 143/2026 introducing new environmental and food packaging regulations that affect Vietnamese exporters. The article outlines compliance requirements Vietnamese businesses must meet to maintain market access to Italy. This is relevant under the EVFTA framework governing EU-Vietnam trade.
5 Days Left for Brazil’s MDIC Public Consultation on Sustainable Products in Mercosur-EU Agreement
Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, and Trade (MDIC) is holding a public consultation open until September 2, inviting businesses, academia, and civil society to identify products and supply chains that could receive additional trade benefits in the European market under the Mercosur-EU agreement. The consultation relates to a sustainability-linked annex or list within the Mercosur-EU […]
Brazil MDIC opens public consultation on sustainable products under Mercosur-EU Agreement
Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce (MDIC) has launched a public consultation to identify sustainable products that could receive additional trade benefits under the Mercosur-EU trade agreement. Proposals submitted will help define which products qualify for preferential commercial treatment tied to sustainability criteria. This is part of the implementation process of the Mercosur-EU FTA.