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U.S., New Zealand win WTO ag dispute with Indonesia

27/12/2016

A World Trade Organization settlement panel on Dec. 22 ruled that Indonesia’s restrictions on horticultural products, animals and animal products are inconsistent with WTO rules.

Balance between meat imports and domestic products

27/12/2016

Meat product imports into the Vietnamese market have long been common practice done in accordance with world regulations. However, imports could affect domestic prices and market stability if not taken under full control, said Hoàng Thanh Vân, Director of the Department of Livestock (DoL), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) yesterday.

WTO rules against Indonesia in food import barriers case

27/12/2016

A World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel ruled against Indonesia on Thursday in twin cases brought by New Zealand and the United States against its import restrictions on food and animal products including beef and poultry.

China expresses disappointment at EU favoring continued limits on Chinese solar panels

27/12/2016

China expressed disappointment at the European Commission favoring an extension of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of Chinese solar products, an official at the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Pak, Malaysia to finalise reduction of duties under FTA

23/12/2016

Malaysia and Pakistan, currently negotiating a further reduction of duties on existing and additional tariff lines under a free trade agreement (FTA), are expected to finalise it in the first quarter next year.

WTO rules largely in favor of Taiwan in steel row with Canada

23/12/2016

A dispute panel of the World Trade Organization (WTO) largely ruled in favor of Taiwan on Wednesday on its complaint over anti-dumping duties imposed by Canada on some of its steel goods.

India may offer China tariff removal on over 70% goods

23/12/2016

India plans to offer tariff elimination on more than 70% traded goods with China over an extended period of time under the ongoing negotiations for a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.

Japan suspends trade pact discussions with Taiwan over food ban

23/12/2016

Taipei, Dec. 20 (CNA) Japan has refused to resume discussions on an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Taiwan until it lifts a ban on food imports from radiation-affected areas of Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.