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Views Sought On NAFTA Tariff Changes

31/05/2017

The United States International Trade Commission has requested public input alongside its investigation into the probable economic effect of providing duty-free treatment to currently dutiable imports from Canada and Mexico.

Free Trade Must Be Fair To American Workers

30/05/2017

Trade with other nations is indispensable to America’s sustained economic vitality – and vital to maintaining our nation’s position of prominence within the global economy. Over the last two-and-a-half centuries, American workers have consistently defined (and redefined) industry and innovation – giving rise to unprecedented opportunity and prosperity for generations of our citizens.

Commentary: Protectionism a thorn in ever closer Europe-China relations

30/05/2017

Unremitting efforts by European and Chinese leaders in recent years have kindled an intimacy not only beneficial to the two sides, but also blissful for the world amid all the development woes.

VN: Cement export tax burdens domestic firms

30/05/2017

The imposition of 5 per cent export tax on cement is weighing down the industry, which has been facing a severe surplus of supply over demand in the local market.

U.S. may put emergency tariffs on solar imports

29/05/2017

The United States has notified the other 163 members of the World Trade Organization that it is considering putting emergency "safeguard" tariffs on imported solar cells, according to a WTO filing published on Monday.

Canadian anti-dumping duties imposed for certain fabricated industrial steel components from China, Korea and Spain

29/05/2017

On May 25, 2017, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued a decision, following a public hearing held earlier this month, that concluded imports of fabricated industrial steel components (FISC), from China, Korea (excluding FISC exported by Hanmaek Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.) and Spain (excluding FISC exported by Cintasa, S.A.) had injured the Canadian industry as a result of dumping and subsidization.

US launches probe into imports of photovoltaic cells: WTO

29/05/2017

The United States has launched an investigation into imports of photovoltaic or solar cells, to determine if they pose a threat to American industry, the World Trade Organisation said on Monday.

Agro-forestry-fisheries export rise 9.5% in five months

29/05/2017

Agricultural, forestry and fishery exports in May hit an estimated value of US$2.8 billion, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.