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WTO says trade remedies for SL cannot be implemented overnight

14/04/2016

WTO representatives expressed keenness in working with Sri Lanka to help conform to the trade body’s hefty set of rules for protection, but implied the process will take longer than expected as relevant local agencies are yet to be conversant on the same. While the business community eagerly waits to see the implementation of the legislation for ‘anti-dumping and countervailing measures’, WTO, Geneva, Counsellor Clarisse Morgan asserted that establishing a trade remedy system in any given country, regardless of the size, is a concentrated exercise.

India: Will file cases against US for WTO norms violation

14/04/2016

Accusing Western nations of adopting double standards in their approach to climate change, Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal said India will file 16 cases against the US for giving protection to solar panel producers in violation of World Trade Oragnsiation (WTO) norms.

US anti-dumping duty on PE bags from Vietnam remains in place

14/04/2016

The US has decided to continue applying anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene (PE) retail carrier bags from Vietnam and some other countries.

Effect of EU anti-dumping duties on Russian CR coil exports and potential strong growth of HDG supply to the EU

14/04/2016

In February 2016, the European Commission introduced anti-dumping import duties of around 20-26% against three Russian producers (MMK, NLMK and Severstal).

WTO solar ruling: India to appeal against US

14/04/2016

Power minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that India will appeal against the US at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in the solar dispute ruling about India protecting domestic solar manufacturing through localisation policies. He said the country would file 16 cases against the US and would continue to source every piece of equipment by domestic manufacturers.

China announces anti-dumping duties on imported paper products

13/04/2016

China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Saturday that it will impose anti-dumping duties on unbleached bag paper imported from the United States, the European Union and Japan.

Britain urges China to speed up on cutting steel capacity

13/04/2016

Britain asked China on Saturday to hurry up in tackling overcapacity in its steel industry, hoping to stem the flood of cheap imports into Europe which India's Tata Steel (TISC.NS) has blamed for its decision to pull out of the United Kingdom, putting 15,000 jobs at risk.

VN: Businesses to discuss steel tariffs

13/04/2016

HÀ NỘI (VNS) — The Việt Nam Competition Authority (VCA) will host a public consultation meeting on May 5 to collect opinions from agencies and businesses on the duties imposed on imported steel.