UK notifies the WTO of withdrawal from the European Union
A communication from the UK on 1 February 2020 (WT/GC/206) has set out detail on the implications for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its departure from the European Union (EU). The communication notifies the WTO that the UK ceased to be a
See MoreWTO: Discussions on Investment Facilitation for Development
A meeting of the WTO’s Structured Discussions on Investment Facilitation for Development took place on 12 December 2019. The initiative was launched two years ago and WTO members aim to make progress on this issue before the 12th Ministerial
See MoreWTO: Trade restrictions at historic highs in G20 countries
A Trade Monitoring Report was issued by the WTO on 21 November 2009 covering the period from mid-May to mid-October 2019. The report indicates that the G20 countries introduced import-restrictive measures affecting goods worth around USD 460.4
See MoreFinland: MFN clause applies in tax treaty with Lithuania
On 2 September 2019, Finnish tax authority published a statement no.67/2019 regarding the application of the most-favored nation (MFN) clause in article 12(7) (Royalties) of Finland’s tax treaty with Lithuania. Under the MFN clause, effective
See MoreWTO issues 2019 annual report
On 4 June 2019 the World Trade Organisation (WTO) published its annual report covering developments in 2018 and early 2019. The period was characterised by growing trade tension and economic uncertainty. A deceleration in economic activity led
See MorePGA Highlights: August 2018
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of July 2018. Agencies Summary Federal Register Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) public meeting: This notice sets forth
See MorePGA Highlights: July 2018
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of June 2018. Agencies Summary Federal Register Correction in advance notification of sunset review: This notice serves to correct the July 2018
See MorePGA Highlights: June 2018
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of May 2018. Agencies Summary Federal Register Subsidy programs for softwood lumber and softwood lumber products: The Department of Commerce seeks
See MorePGA Highlights: April 2018
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of April 2018. Agencies Summary Federal Register Subsidy programs on cheese subject to an in-quota rate of duty: This notice provides Commerce's
See MorePGA Highlights: March 2018
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of March 2018. Agencies Summary CBP CBP releases E-Commerce Strategy: The U.S. Customs and Border Protection released its e-commerce strategy on
See MorePGA Highlights: February 2018
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of February 2018. Agencies Summary Federal Register Annual listing of foreign government subsidies on articles of cheese: This notice has been
See MoreSingapore: Ministry of Health proposes enlarged graphic health warnings on tobacco packaging
On 4 February 2018, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has proposed for enlarged health warnings on tobacco packaging which could cover 75% of the packaging surface. From February 5th to March 16th , MOH will be conducting a public consultation
See MorePGA Highlights: January 2018
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of January 2018. Agencies Summary Federal Register Scheduling of upcoming public hearing: The Commission has scheduled a public hearing for March
See MoreCanada: Trade complaint files against US
Canada filed an official request for consultations document, which was circulated on January 10, 2018, to other World Trade Organization (WTO) members concerning certain laws, regulations and other measures maintained by the US with respect to
See MorePGA Highlights: December 2017
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of December 2017. Agencies Summary Federal Register Notice of request for panel review: A request for panel review was filed on behalf of the
See MoreWTO: Decisions issued by Ministerial Conference
The eleventh Ministerial Conference (MC11) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) closed on 13 December 2017 and decisions were issued on some issues. Fisheries Subsidies The WTO members agreed to pursue negotiations with the objective of reaching
See MorePGA Highlights: November 2017
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of November 2017. Agencies Summary Federal Register General notice of ACE becoming the sole EDI system: From December 9, 2017, Automated
See MoreChile: Government sets anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel grinding rods
The Chilean government has imposed final anti-dumping duties on imports of steel grinding rods from China under the country’s anti-distortions
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