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“Whitefish wars” driving Vietnam’s pangasius away from EU, US

12/02/2018

The rapid growth of Vietnam’s pangasius shipments has met with several markets barriers in the European Union and United States, where the fish is being gradually pushed away.

European Commission confirms anti-dumping duty for Chinese coated steel

09/02/2018

The European Commission confirmed Thursday anti-dumping duties of 17.2%-27.9% for corrosion-resistant coated steel from China.

S. Korea faces 40 import restrictions from U.S.

08/02/2018

SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea faces far more import restrictions from the United States than any other country in a clear sign of growing American trade pressure on its ally, a trade body said Tuesday.

China to review anti-dumping duties on EU potato starch following local concerns

08/02/2018

China will review anti-dumping duties levied on potato starch imported from the EU, which are due to expire on Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Monday.

China solar supplier grows in India to avoid trade controls

08/02/2018

One of China’s biggest makers of solar panels said yesterday it will invest USD309 million to expand manufacturing in India in a move to guard against what it complained is a rising threat of import controls in the United States and other markets.

Rethinking protectionism: The U.S. President’s recent stance opens a window on trade

08/02/2018

Beneath the bluster in U.S. President Donald Trump’s talk on trade, there seems to be a realisation of the risks to his globally disruptive agenda. Mr. Trump, who has routinely decried several global arrangements as adversarial and zero-sum, explained at the recent Davos World Economic Forum that “America first does not mean America alone.” This could pave the way for a more realistic appraisal of the world, by an administration somewhat isolated in the global arena.

India investigates dumping of solar glass from Malaysia

08/02/2018

India’s Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of textured, tempered glass from Malaysia.

NAFTA needs major breakthrough to stay alive

05/02/2018

A major breakthrough is needed in the renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement in order to keep the pact alive, says a Canadian trade expert.