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Exporters fear poultry duty may threaten US trade deal

12/12/2014

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters of SA (Amie) is calling on the government to urgently drop antidumping duties on US poultry as fears grow that SA might be excluded from trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).

Trade Remedies: Targeting the Renewable Energy Sector

11/12/2014

This publication was commissioned for and forms part of the background documentation for an ad hoc expert group, entitled: “Trade Remedies in Green Sectors: the Case of Renewables”, held in Geneva on 3 and 4 April 2014.

WTO Appellate Body Grants India Victory in US Steel Duties Case

11/12/2014

The WTO Appellate Body ruled on Monday that the US’ anti-subsidy duties on imports of certain Indian steel products violated global trade rules, in a complicated decision that is expected to have implications for India’s booming steel trade. (DS436)

US warns South African on poultry anti-dumping policy

11/12/2014

South Africa cannot expect to continue receiving preferential trade benefits under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) unless it rescinds its anti-dumping duties on imports of US chicken, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) has told members of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC).

VN: Protecting rights during export, import entrustment

10/12/2014

HA NOI (VNS) — The entrustment of export and import of goods usually causes disputes between the mandator and mandatory.

Mexico begins antidumping investigation on apples

10/12/2014

Mexico has begun an anti-dumping investigation on U.S. apples, and apple industry leaders are collecting data to refute the charge.

WTO rules in India’s favour in steel dispute with U.S.

09/12/2014

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled against the U.S. imposing high duty on imports of certain Indian steel products, an order hailed by India as a ‘significant victory’ that will help domestic manufacturers and exporters. The Appellate Body of the WTO has ruled that the high duty imposed by the U.S. on the certain Indian steel imports was ‘inconsistent’ with various provisions of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (ASCM).

WTO Chief Says Rise In Trade Restrictions 'Cause For Concern'

09/12/2014

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Roberto Azevêdo, has said that "the stock of trade restrictions introduced by WTO members since 2008 continues to rise."