China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination in its anti-dumping investigation into imports of pecans originating from Mexico and the United States. The announcement (No. 32, 2026) formally publishes the initial findings of the investigation. Provisional anti-dumping measures may follow from this preliminary ruling.
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EU Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Terephthalic Acid from South Korea and Mexico
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of terephthalic acid originating from South Korea and Mexico. This action targets dumped imports entering the EU market for this chemical commodity.
DGFT Removes Physical Duty Payment Challans for Export Obligation Discharge Certificate Applications under Advance Authorisation and EPCG Schemes
India’s DGFT has eliminated the requirement to submit physical duty payment challans when applying for Export Obligation Discharge Certificates under the Advance Authorisation and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) schemes. The change streamlines compliance procedures for exporters using these duty exemption/remission schemes. This is a customs procedure reform affecting how exporters document duty obligations.
Indonesia announces no anti-dumping duties on polypropylene homopolymer from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, China, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
Indonesia has announced it will not impose anti-dumping duties on polypropylene homopolymer products originating from eight countries including Vietnam, China, and South Korea. This follows an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the plastic resin from these nations. The outcome is a negative determination, meaning no remedial tariffs will be applied.
Initiation of Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation on Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel from China, Chinese Taipei, and Vietnam
Malaysia’s MITI has initiated an anti-dumping duty investigation into imports of flat rolled aluminium-zinc coated steel products originating from China, Chinese Taipei, and Vietnam. The investigation covers non-alloy and other alloy steel plated or coated with aluminium and zinc. This is a formal trade remedy proceeding targeting three named exporters/origins.
Initiation of Expiry Review of Anti-Dumping Duties on Prepainted Steel Coils from China and Vietnam
Malaysia’s MITI has initiated an expiry review of anti-dumping duties on imports of prepainted, painted, or colour coated steel coils originating or exported from China and Vietnam. The review will determine whether the existing duties should be maintained, modified, or terminated.
No concession or commitment on import of Ethanol for fuel blending from the United States
India’s government has clarified that no concession or commitment has been made regarding the import of ethanol for fuel blending from the United States. This statement addresses speculation about potential tariff or market access changes for US ethanol in the context of ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
Anti-Dumping Duty on Cold-Rolled Steel from China and Russia (Expired)
The UK Secretary of State for International Trade published a trade remedies notice regarding the expiry of anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled iron and steel products originating from China and Russia. The notice marks the end of the measure’s validity period.
European Commission Launches Consultation on Steel Regulation Review
The European Commission has initiated a targeted consultation reviewing the product scope of its steel regulations. This process is relevant to Vietnam as a steel-exporting country subject to EU trade measures. The consultation signals potential changes to safeguard or market access conditions for steel products.
Thailand Deputy PM leads delegation to Washington, pushes for Thailand-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART)
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun met with senior US officials including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Deputy USTR Rick Switzer on July 15-16 in Washington D.C. The primary purpose was to advance negotiations on the Thailand-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART). Thailand emphasized its […]