The WTO conducts its sixteenth Trade Policy Review of Japan on 27 and 29 May 2026, based on reports from both the WTO Secretariat and the Government of Japan. The review examines Japan’s trade policies and practices across all sectors.
Topic Archives:Tariffs
EU Commission imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on ABS imports from Korea and Taiwan
The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resins from Taiwan and South Korea. This action targets unfairly traded imports entering the EU market.
Commission acts against dumped imports of valine from China
The European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of valine (an amino acid) from China into the EU. This is a definitive trade remedy action targeting dumped Chinese exports of this product.
Access to Colombia’s frozen fries market restored for EU exporters
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.
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 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.
Commission proposes full resumption of EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement
The European Commission has proposed the full resumption of the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement, marking a significant step in normalizing trade and economic relations with Syria. This agreement covers trade and cooperation frameworks between the EU and Syria. The proposal would restore preferential trade arrangements that had been suspended.
New Generalised Scheme of Preferences approved for application in 2027
The European Parliament has voted to approve the new EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), completing the legislative process for the scheme’s entry into application on 1 January 2027. The GSP provides preferential tariff access to developing countries exporting to the EU. This represents a significant update to the EU’s unilateral trade preference framework.