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EU files WTO suit over Argentina's import restrictions

13/09/2016

BRUSSELS/GENEVA (Reuters) - The European Union filed a suit against Argentina's import restrictions with the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday, intensifying the disputes between the South American nation and its trading partners.

U.S. protectionism won't solve global steel woes: MOC

13/09/2016

Protectionism is not a solution for tackling global steel woes, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Friday following a decision by the United States to impose duties on Chinese steel products.

Chinese Duties Lifted On Japanese, EU Steel Tubes

13/09/2016

China recently informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it has terminated anti-dumping duties on imports of high-performance stainless steel seamless tubes (HP-SSST) from Japan and the European Union.

VN: Cassava exports fall with China demand

13/09/2016

HCM CITY — Exports of cassava and cassava-based products have declined significantly this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)

US cuts duty barrier on shrimp import

13/09/2016

The reduction in anti-dumping duty by the US government on import of frozen shrimps from India is likely to boost exports, say exporters. “The final average duty is fixed at 2.2 per cent. The preliminary duty finalised earlier was 4.98 per cent. The reduction will open up opportunities for small exporters, too," said Ajay Dash, president, Seafood Exporters Association of India, Odisha region. Our association is trying for a review, to make it zero for exporters, Dash added.

Zero export tax doesn’t satisfy gold jewellery makers

09/09/2016

Gold jewellery and other gold articles with less than 95 per cent gold content enjoy zero export duty rates from September 1, under Decree No 122/2016/ND-CP.

Vietnam agriculture faces stiff competition from imports

09/09/2016

In 2015, the massive imports of chicken legs from the US sparked hot debate. Local newspapers then quoted economists who warned that Vietnam’s animal husbandry would ‘die’ after TPP takes effect.

S. Korea wins WTO case against U.S. punitive duties on washing machines

09/09/2016

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has finally won its case against the United States' antidumping duties imposed on South Korean washing machines, the government said Thursday.