The EU has notified the application of provisional safeguard measures on grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES). This measure is relevant to Vietnamese steel exporters targeting the European market. The notification was issued by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade to alert affected industries.
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USTR Announces Fiscal Year 2027 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations for Raw Cane Sugar
USTR announced country-specific in-quota allocations for the WTO tariff-rate quota (TRQ) on imported raw cane sugar for FY2027 (October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027). TRQs set quantities eligible for lower tariff rates, with higher tariffs applying above those thresholds. This is a routine annual allocation affecting sugar-exporting countries’ access to the U.S. market.
23rd AEM-India Consultation Discusses ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Review
The 23rd ASEAN Economic Ministers-India Consultation was held in Manila, with ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn participating. The meeting reviewed progress on the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) review process. Ministers reaffirmed commitment to advancing the review.
Thailand Deputy PM pushes forward reciprocal trade agreement with USTR after negotiation framework concluded, to lock in agreed tariff rates
Thai Deputy PM and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthamphan met with the US Trade Representative on the sidelines of the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting in the Philippines to advance a reciprocal trade agreement (ART) with the US. The negotiation framework has already been concluded, and Thailand is now pushing to formalize the agreement to maintain tariff […]
Joint Media Statement of the 5th RCEP Ministers’ Meeting
RCEP ministers from ASEAN and partner countries (Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea) met in Manila on 21 September 2026 for their fifth ministerial meeting. The meeting addressed RCEP implementation and ongoing trade matters under the agreement. Specific outcomes are referenced in the full statement.
Commission imposes provisional safeguard measures on imports of grain-oriented electrical steel
The European Commission has imposed provisional safeguard measures on imports of grain-oriented electrical steel products, using tariff-rate quotas combined with price thresholds. This action targets steel imports and represents a named trade remedy measure with immediate effect.
Competition on the US Export Market After American Tariffs
A French Treasury analysis examines how US tariffs have reshaped export competitiveness globally. The EU faced a competitiveness loss equivalent to a 1.1% average price increase, with agri-food, machinery, chemicals, and steel being the most affected sectors as of June 2026. Canada, Mexico, and China are identified as the EU’s main competitors on the US […]
Reference Price and Export Price Benchmark for Gold Rise 1.63% in September 2026 Second Period
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the Export Price Benchmark (HPE) and Reference Price (HR) for gold at US$144,469.49 per kilogram for the period 15-30 September 2026, a 1.63% increase from the first period of September 2026. These benchmarks govern export duty calculations for gold commodities.
KADI Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Zinc-Coated Steel Imports from China
Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on imports of zinc-coated/galvanized steel (BJLS) from China, covering nine HS codes (7210.49.11, 7210.49.17, 7210.49.18, 7210.49.19, 7212.30.12, 7212.30.13, 7212.30.19, 7225.92.90, 7225.99.90) under the 2022 Indonesian Customs Tariff Book. The investigation was announced by KADI Chair Frida Adiati on September 15, 2026.
Global Sentiment Drives Continued Rise in Gold Export Reference Price and Benchmark Price for Second Period of September 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the gold export benchmark price (HPE) at USD 144,469.49/kg for the second half of September 2026, up 1.63% from the first period. The reference price (HR) also rose to USD 4,493.51 per troy ounce from USD 4,421.49. The determination is formalized in Ministerial Decree No. 1817 of 2026.