India’s DGFT has extended the validity of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) authorisations for gold imports under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (HS 7108) issued in FY 2025-26, now valid until 30 September 2026. This measure affects preferential import entitlements for gold under the bilateral FTA framework.
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India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to Enter into Force on 15 July 2026
India and the United Kingdom announced that their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and an Agreement on Social Security Contributions will enter into force on 15 July 2026. The agreement is described as a next-generation economic corridor deal. No further details are available in the snippet.
Manual for Tariff Change Petitions – 2nd Edition
Brazil’s CAMEX has published the second edition of its manual governing the process for submitting tariff change petitions. The manual outlines procedures, requirements, and criteria for requesting modifications to import duties. It serves as a regulatory guide for industry and government stakeholders seeking tariff alterations.
Ratification of the MERCOSUR-EFTA Free Trade Agreement – Joint Note from MRE/MDIC/MAPA
Brazil’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Agriculture issued a joint note on the ratification of the MERCOSUR-EFTA Free Trade Agreement. The agreement covers trade in goods, services, and other areas between MERCOSUR members and the EFTA states (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein). This marks a significant step in formalizing the trade relationship between the two […]
MOFCOM Announcement No. 25 (2026): Preliminary Determination in Anti-Dumping Investigation on Pea Starch Originating from Canada
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination in its anti-dumping investigation into pea starch originating from Canada. The announcement (No. 25, 2026) publishes the initial findings under China’s trade remedy procedures. Provisional anti-dumping measures may follow this preliminary ruling.
Minister Tau Hails Signing of MOUs with Standards Regulators as Critical Milestone in China–SA Zero Tariff Trade Agreement
South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau signed MOUs with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation covering regulatory compliance and standards, framed as a key milestone in the China–SA zero tariff trade agreement. The MOUs aim to improve standards alignment and facilitate market access under the preferential trade arrangement. The signing marks […]
US Tariffs: Federal Council Reaffirms Commitment to Switzerland–US Joint Statement
Switzerland’s Federal Council published a declaration on 29 June 2026 outlining implementation of further elements of the November 2025 Switzerland-US joint statement aimed at stabilising bilateral trade relations. Switzerland expects reciprocal US commitments in return, while pursuing a comprehensive trade agreement as the long-term goal. The move is tied to managing US tariff pressures on […]
EU Commission imposes anti-dumping duties on BDO imports from China, Saudi Arabia, and USA
The European Commission published a Regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) originating in China, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. This is a trade remedy action affecting chemical commodity imports into the EU from three major trading partners.
New EU steel safeguard regulation enters into application to address global overcapacity
A new EU regulation aimed at protecting the steel sector from global overcapacity enters into application on 1 July 2026. The measure is designed to ensure the long-term viability of the strategically important European steel industry. No further details are available in the snippet regarding specific instruments used.
Trade Remedies Notices: Tariff-Rate Quotas on Steel Goods (Expired)
The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade has published trade remedies notices relating to tariff-rate quotas on steel goods that have expired. The notices formally document the expiry of the TRQ measures on steel imports.