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The Vietnam Tariff?

10/04/2009

Plastic bags present a test for free trade.President Obama likes to talk about "fair trade." So will his Administration impose protectionist duties on Vietnam in the name of fairness, even if it means increasing costs for U.S. retailers and consumers?

Canada lifts AD duty on HR steel plate from SA and Russia

10/04/2009

It is reported that Canadian International Trade Tribunal has lifted anti dumping duties on hot rolled steel plate from South Africa and Russia, saying they are not likely to harm Canadian steel producers. However, the tribunal ruled that anti dumping duties would continue on hot rolled steel plate from China.

BRC calls for EU candle duty to be scrapped

10/04/2009

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the European Union (EU) is at risk of reneging on the G20 free trade commitment if it gives the go-ahead to duties on imported candles at a meeting of the EU’s Antidumping Committee today.

Textile exports to European market to acclerate

10/04/2009

Karachi —The textile exports are likely to take momentum in the wake of flexibility being shown by European Union towards in terms of anti-dumping duty as well as market access for Pakistan products following friendly gestures of Obama administration. Meanwhile the 6th Textile Asia 2009 International textile and garments machinery show mirroring the impressive growth and innovation achieved by the textile industry in Pakistan was inaugurated by Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Federal advisor on textiles in Karachi

Govt may soon end import tax on steel, iron - report

10/04/2009

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India may abolish a 5 percent import tax on iron and steel after a national election in April and May, the Financial Express reported on Tuesday, citing anonymous official sources.

Weavers submit memorandum with Sonia

09/04/2009

VARANASI: Weavers associated with the Banaras Bunkar Samiti, a confederation of handloom weavers, also arrived at Beniabagh ground to give their charter of demands to Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday.

Radial tyre brands ride ban on Chinese imports

09/04/2009

Ceat, JK Tyres are expecting more than 15 per cent growth in salesThe restriction on imports of radial tyres from China by the government has come as blessing for the Indian tyre industry. Leading tyre manufacturers, such as Ceat Tyres and JK Tyres, among others, have ramped up production during the fourth quarter ended March 31, and are expecting more than 15 per cent growth in sales volume in the truck tyre segment.

Handloom, handicrafts sector raise demands

09/04/2009

VARANASI: Demand for formation of a separate ministry for handloom and handicrafts was raised during the meet of weavers and craftsmen organized at Human Welfare Association resource center, on Monday.