The EU Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of the 16th Russia sanctions package. This package is designed to further ramp up pressure on the aggressor and is part of the EU's unwavering commitment to a just […]
China initiates WTO dispute complaint regarding US tariff measures China has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States in regard to new tariff measures applied by the United States on goods originating in China. […]
ASEAN and Canada accelerate FTA talks, aim to conclude by late 2025 Canada hosted 11th round of ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement negotiations in Bangkok from January 15-17. The talks focused on advancing discussions across various […]
Estonia announces the number of criminal sanctions investigations Estonia’s Internal Security Service (ISS) has announced that in 2024 it initiated 71 criminal cases for knowing, intentional and repeated violations of Russia sanctions. EU renews Russia […]
China imposed additional tariff and export control measure on U.S. Products The Ministry of Commerce and China’s customs administration announced that starting February. 10, China will impose an additional tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas, […]
Canada: Notice of initiation of expiry review investigation-Hot-rolled carbon steel plate 7 (PLA7 2025 ER) On February 10, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(1) of the Special Import Measures Act […]
Several countries have revised their import tariffs, introducing changes to general and preferential duty rates, other taxes, or VAT rates across various tariff chapters: Angola, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Saudi Arabia – Updates to […]
In response to the recent U.S. announcement of increased tariffs on Chinese imports, China’s Ministry of Commerce and customs administration have introduced additional trade measures targeting key U.S. goods. The new tariffs and export controls, […]
China launches safeguard investigation on meat of bovine animals China notified the WTO's Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 27 December 2024 a safeguard investigation on meat of bovine animals. EU: Panel established to […]
China-Maldives free trade agreement to take effect The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force on Jan 1, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC). The vast majority of China’s industrial exports to the Maldives, […]
Dutch MoD employee found guilty of exporting aircraft parts to Russia The Rotterdam District Court has found an employee of the Ministry of Defence guilty of breaching EU sanctions against Russia. He is a co-defendant […]
Bulgaria and Romania will join the Schengen area The (EU) Commission has welcomed the unanimous decision of the Council to abolish controls at the internal land borders with Romania and Bulgaria on 1 January 2025. […]