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China Abolishes Rare Earth Export Quotas

08/01/2015

Effective from January 1, 2015, and in conformity with the recent World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has announced the elimination of China's export quotas over rare earths, tungsten and molybdenum.

Anti-dumping duty on melamine imports extended by one year

08/01/2015

NEW DELHI, JAN 8: The Finance Ministry has extended by one year the validity of anti-dumping duty on melamine imports from China.

India: Industry opposes anti-dumping duty levied on pen drives

07/01/2015

MUMBAI, JANUARY 7: The government’s proposal to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese and Taiwanese pen drives is being opposed by the industry, fearing a rise in prices that would result in grey market spread.

EU Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation On Pipes, Manganese Imports From India

07/01/2015

The European Commission has initiated several actions against imports of several items from India including silico-managenese, and tubes and pipes of ductile cast iron following complaints from the domestic industry in the EU.

Viet Nam appeals panel report on shrimp dispute

06/01/2015

On 6 January 2015, Viet Nam filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the panel report on “United States – Anti Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp from Viet Nam” (WT/DS429).

Brazil levies antidumping against China

31/12/2014

An economic downturn has the Brazilian government turning to anti-dumping measures against China and other countries, according to analysts.

US Meat Labelling Laws: Canada Mulls Retaliatory Action If Appeal to WTO Fails

31/12/2014

The trade war between Canada and the U.S. may escalate if Canada's concerns on the U.S. meat labelling laws are not addressed. According to Canada's agriculture minister Gerry Ritz, if Washington does not change its country of origin labelling laws in compliance with World Trade Organisation rulings in the months to come, Canada will be forced to impose retaliatory tariffs on a number of U.S. goods, including beef, orange juice and wine, by the coming summer.