India and Mercosur have formally launched negotiations to expand their existing Preferential Trade Agreement. This marks a substantive step toward broadening the scope of tariff concessions and trade coverage between India and the South American bloc. No further details on specific product coverage or timelines are provided in the snippet.
Topic Archives:Tariffs
Anti-dumping duty on wire rod products from China
The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade has published trade remedies notices relating to anti-dumping duties on wire rod products originating from China. The notice covers hot-rolled iron and steel bars and rods in coils.
Determination of Price Adjustment Scheme Indicators for Sugar and Starch Year 2026
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has set the price adjustment indicators for the 2026 sugar and starch marketing years. These indicators govern the price support and adjustment mechanisms applied to domestic sugar and starch production. The decision affects tariff-linked price stabilization measures for these commodities.
Revision of Government Selling Prices for Imported Wheat
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced a revision to the government selling prices for imported wheat. This measure directly affects the pricing mechanism for wheat imports managed by the government. The change impacts tariff-rate quota administration and commodity pricing for wheat.
Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on President Trump’s Response to Canada’s Continued Retaliation Against the United States
USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement following President Trump’s use of Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to ban certain Canadian products from the U.S. market. The action modifies the scope of prior July 20 measures to offset disadvantages to U.S. commerce caused by Canada’s retaliatory actions. This represents an escalation in the […]
Thai Deputy PM and Commerce Minister discusses trade with USTR Greer in Washington D.C., reaching substantive conclusions
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister met with USTR Jamieson Greer and Deputy USTR Rick Switzer on September 1, 2026 in Washington D.C. The talks were described as productive, with both sides reaching substantive agreed conclusions ahead of an anticipated Section 301/trade investigation announcement. The US side expressed satisfaction with Thailand’s intentions and the […]
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade Imposes Official Anti-Dumping Duties on Ceramic Tiles Originating from India
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has applied official anti-dumping duties on ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles originating from India. This follows an investigation into dumping practices affecting the domestic tile industry. The measure is a named trade remedy decision targeting a specific product and country of origin.
Country Graduation from the Developing Countries Trading Scheme: India
The UK government has issued a notice on India’s upcoming exit from the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which provides preferential tariff access to eligible developing countries. India’s graduation means it will no longer receive preferential tariff rates under the scheme. This represents a concrete change in the UK-India bilateral trade tariff arrangements.
Preference Tier Graduation: Bhutan under UK DCTS
The UK has issued a notice on the preference tier graduation of Bhutan within the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). This affects the preferential tariff treatment Bhutan receives for exports to the UK.
Thai Deputy PM Concludes Substantive Talks with USTR Greer on Tariff Protection for Thailand’s Top Export Market
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 […]