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China's WTO representative warns of intensive trade frictions

06/03/2013

BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) -- China should be mindful of increased trade frictions with European countries and the United States, the Chinese representative to World Trade Organization (WTO) warned on Monday.

Algerian rebar import market sees new trade barriers

06/03/2013

The Algerian government at the beginning of February imposed new tax barriers affecting the import of rebar and other steel products from the 17 countries which are part of the great arab free trade agreement (GAFTA), Platts learned from sources in the market.

EAC cautions Kenyan counties against trade barriers

06/03/2013

The East African Community (EAC) has urged county governments in Kenya not to impose unnecessary trade barriers once they take office after the March 4 elections.

EU-Peru trade barriers lifted

06/03/2013

Trade barriers between the EU and Peru will be lifted as of 1 March 2013 said the EU Trade Commission, when an “ambitious and comprehensive trade agreement” will be applied.

Biofuels Certification Schemes Could Create Indirect trade Barriers – FAO

06/03/2013

A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that certification schemes could become indirect trade barriers if not properly managed.

Vietnam Challenges US Anti-Dumping Duties on Shrimp

04/03/2013

The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body, on February 27, 2013, agreed to establish a panel to examine the dispute brought by Vietnam against US anti-dumping duties on certain frozen warm-water shrimp.

Pena Nieto Party Opens Door to End Pemex Monopoly in Mexico

04/03/2013

Mexico’s ruling party took today the first step to back President Enrique Pena Nieto’s plan to end a 75-year-old state monopoly on the oil industry.

China raises anti-dumping duties on ROK optical fiber

04/03/2013

China will raise anti-dumping duties on optical fiber imports from two Republic of Korea (ROK) companies after re-examining their dumping margins, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Friday.