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India starts probe into Chinese dumping of chemical

11/12/2009

New Delhi: India has initiated a probe into the alleged dumping of a chemical used in household cleaning products by China after finding

Asian Free Market for Textile and Steel Set to Begin Next Year

11/12/2009

Jakarta: The Industry Department said free trade mechanism on textile and steel should not be delayed when the Free Trade Agreement between the Association of South East Asian Nations and China takes effect on January 1st next year.

Gulf petchem industry hurt by India, China-SABIC

11/12/2009

DUBAI, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Petrochemical anti-dumping measures taken by India and China this year have interrupted the trade flows and hurt businesses in the Gulf region, chief executive of Saudi Basic Industries Corp 2010.SE (SABIC) said on Monday.

Zero tariffs undermine $200m cement plant

08/12/2009

The Tanga Cement Company has put its planned multi-million expansion on hold, depriving the regional economy of the multiplier effects of an injection of $200 million.

China: EU violates WTO rules

08/12/2009

Yao Jian, a spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce, says the Chinese government and shoe makers are protesting the EU's proposal to extend anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese-made shoes. He says it violates WTO rules. He also says the EU has taken protective measures on its shoe making industry over the past 14 years. Yao points out the continuation of anti-dumping measures is an abuse of trade remedies. He is calling on EU member states to vote against the proposal in the next ballot. Shen Le explains further.

Vietnam expects end to anti-dumping duties on shoes

08/12/2009

Vietnam anticipates that the European Union (EU) will make a fair decision, putting an end to anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese leather-capped shoes.

Carbon border measures seen breaking WTO trade rules

08/12/2009

GENEVA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Border measures to protect domestic manufacturers from unfair foreign competition as part of climate change legislation could run foul of global trade rules, a Brussels think tank said on Thursday.

Turkish PVC market sees higher US offers

07/12/2009

In Turkey, based on firm upstream costs, along with the rising trend in Asia, American import offers have been recording gradual increases for almost a month.