China, EEU complete negotiations on economic and trade cooperation agreement
China and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) have finished substantial negotiations on an economic and trade cooperation agreement, the Ministry of Commerce said on Oct 1 in a statement. Zhong Shan, China’s commerce minister, signed a joint
See MoreZambia: Budget for 2018
Finance Minister of Zambia presented the 2018 National Budget for the year 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 to the National Assembly on 29th September 2017. Budget for 2018, which lays out the various expenditure and revenue measures aimed at
See MoreCanada: CETA Trade Agreement enters into force
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and European Union came into force on September 21, 2017. The CETA is a progressive free trade agreement that covers virtually all sectors and aspects of Canada-EU trade in order
See MorePGA Highlights: September 2017
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of September 2017. Agencies Summary Federal Register Delay of transition of test program: This notice announces that from December 9, 2017, ACE
See MoreLatvia and Oman sign a MOU on bilateral political consultations
On 18 September, during the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Mr. Edgars Rinkēvičs, met with Mr. Yusuf bin Alwi bin Abdullah, the Sultanate of Oman’s Minister
See MorePGA Highlights: August 2017
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of August 2017. Agencies Summary Federal Register Extension of test program on Electronic Foreign Trade Zone: This document declares U.S. Customs
See MoreWTO and ICC: Participation by small business in international trade
An initiative launched by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) encourages companies and private sector organizations to suggest innovative ideas to promote cross-border trade by micro, small and medium
See MoreWTO: World Trade Statistical Review 2017
On 28 July 2017 the WTO issued the latest annual statistical report World Trade Statistical Review 2017. This publication examines trends in trade in goods and services and trade policy developments including restrictive trade practices. World
See MorePGA Highlights: July 2017
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of July 2017. Agencies Summary Federal Register Upcoming public hearing on 2016/2017 GSP review: The GSP Subcommittee of the Trade Policy Staff
See MoreWTO: Amendment to Trade Policy Review mechanism
On 26 July 2017 the General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) approved the first ever amendment to the Trade Policy Review Mechanism. The mechanism provides for periodic reviews of the trade policies and practices of WTO member states
See MoreWTO and OECD: Aid for Trade monitoring report
The sixth aid-for-trade monitoring report has been published by the WTO and OECD under the title “Aid for Trade at a Glance: Promoting Trade Inclusiveness and Connectivity for Sustainable Development. The Aid for Trade initiative, launched in
See MoreBrazil launches consultation on proposals for new customs procedures
Brazil has recently inaugurated a consultation on proposals for new customs action plans. On a new website the tax authority plans to integrate all processing and data for its foreign trade operations and make the export process easier. Responses to
See MoreUkraine: European Parliament increases quotas for Ukrainian agricultural products
The European Parliament has approved a package of additional trade concessions for Ukraine, designed to increase trade flows and foster the country's economic development. The preferences will be introduced for a period of up to three years as a
See MoreUS: Department of Commerce finalizes sugar trade compromise with Mexico
The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized an agreement on the suspension of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Mexican exports of sugar. The agreement, which reworked a 2014 pact, averts steep duties on U.S. imports of sugar from Mexico,
See MoreEU and Japan reach agreement in principle on trade deal
An agreement in principle has been reached on a free trade deal between the European Union (EU) and Japan. The deal includes sizable tariff cuts, co-operation on standards and regulations and opening up of public procurement markets. The EU and
See MorePGA Highlights: June 2017
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of June 2017. Agencies Summary Federal Register Effective date for the ACE system as the the sole CBP-authorized EDI system: The U.S. Customs
See MoreWTO: Monitoring report on G20 trade measures
On 30 June 2017 the WTO issued its seventeenth monitoring report on G20 trade measures. The report indicates that the number of trade restrictions in the G20 countries has slightly increased in comparison to previous years. The report notes that 42
See MoreWTO: Measures to facilitate cross-border trade for MSMEs
On 29 June 2017 the WTO’s Director General spoke during an informal dialogue on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). These entities face greater barriers to cross-border trading and WTO members have put forward some ideas to deal with the
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