The Brazilian government has issued regulations operationalizing tariff-rate quotas negotiated under the Mercosur–EFTA trade agreement. The measure covers specific product categories including wines, cheeses, infant formula, and chocolates from EFTA member countries. This step implements commitments made during the agreement’s negotiation.
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Ambassador Greer Issues Statement Following the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity
USTR Ambassador Greer chaired the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity Ministerial Meeting, which reached consensus on a comprehensive framework for joint action called the Milwaukee Framework. The statement highlights Trump Administration actions to address global steel excess capacity. This plurilateral outcome has direct implications for steel trade policy and potential trade remedies.
Verification of Import Quota Quantities for Butter and Skim Milk Powder for FY2026
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture announced the verification of import quota quantities for butter and skim milk powder for fiscal year 2026. This concerns the administration of tariff-rate quotas for dairy commodities under Japan’s import control regime.
Export Reference Price and Gold Reference Price Decline for Period I October 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the export benchmark price (HPE) for gold at USD 139,409.07/kg for the first period of October 2026, down 3.5% from USD 144,469.49/kg in the second period of September 2026. The gold reference price (HR) also fell to USD 4,336.11 per troy ounce from USD 4,493.51. These figures are established […]
Reference Prices for CPO Export Duty and HPE for Cocoa, Pine Resin, Leather, and Wood Products Set for October 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the October 2026 reference price (HR) for crude palm oil (CPO) at USD 1,042.15/MT, up 3.44% from September, which determines export duty (BK) and plantation fund levy (PE) rates. Reference export prices (HPE) for cocoa beans rose, pine resin fell, leather products held steady, and wood products varied. These […]
Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on U.S.-China Board of Trade Recommendations
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer issued a statement following the release of recommendations from the U.S.-China Board of Trade, a body established by Presidents Trump and Xi during Trump’s May 2026 Beijing visit to manage trade in non-sensitive products. The Board’s recommendations represent a named bilateral policy outcome on U.S.-China trade relations. This is a significant […]
Commission acts against imports of pea protein from China
The European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of pea protein from China into the EU. This is a trade remedy action targeting dumped Chinese exports of this agricultural product.
Deliberations of the 241st Ordinary Meeting of the Executive Management Committee (Gecex)
Brazil’s Gecex held its 241st ordinary meeting, issuing formal deliberations on trade-related matters under CAMEX authority. Gecex meetings typically produce binding resolutions on tariffs, trade remedies, export controls, and import/export licensing. The specific measures adopted are contained in the deliberations document.
Ambassador Greer to Host G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee
USTR Ambassador Greer will host the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, leading discussions on forced labor in supply chains, updating the MFN principle, and countering weaponization of trade. The ministerial brings together G20 Trade Ministers to address a range of substantive trade policy issues.
Notice on Public Announcement of Enterprises Proposed for 2026 Sugar Import Tariff Rate Quota Reallocation
China’s MOFCOM is publishing the list of enterprises proposed to receive reallocated sugar import tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for 2026. The notice invites public review of the proposed allocation. This concerns the redistribution of sugar import quotas under China’s TRQ system.