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Philippines: Bakers join flour anti-dumping probe

25/06/2013

The Filipino-Chinese Bakery Association (FCBA) yesterday said they will submit its position as intervenor on the anti-dumping petition by flour millers against Turkish flour imports in an effort to protect their source of cheaper priced but quality flour.

Vietnam: Shrimp exports to face difficulties Jul-Dec

19/06/2013

Although Vietnam’s shrimp exports are estimated to exceed US$1.03 billion in the year’s first half, up 1.5% year-on-year, they are forecast to encounter many difficulties in the second half of the year.

Canada Premiers Urge More Talks with U.S. on Food-Labeling Rule

19/06/2013

Canada’s western premiers want the federal government to seek a “common understanding” with the U.S. over stricter food-labeling rules before retaliating with tariffs on American imports.

India: Thai disease could negate US duty effect on shrimp exports

19/06/2013

The 5.91 per cent countervailing duty imposed by the US Government on shrimps from India is unlikely to hit the volume of exports to the US, which is India’s largest shrimp market.

Trade Protectionism Seen as EU Joins U.S. for Trade Talks

19/06/2013

The world’s largest economies are adopting policies to impede global commerce as growth remains sluggish, the World Trade Organization said in a study released as the leaders of the Group of Eight industrial nations met.

Anti-dumping moves overshadow world’s biggest wine fair

19/06/2013

There is a whole lot of drinking going on this week in the French city of Bordeaux as the wine world gathered for Vinexpo, but also some worrying as well.

China, EU seek trade dispute settlement

19/06/2013

BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- China and the European Union (EU) will hold a meeting later this week to discuss problems concerning trade and economic cooperation between the two sides, a Chinese ministry spokesman said Tuesday.

Panama files WTO dispute against Colombia over textile tariffs

19/06/2013

GENEVA, June 18 (Reuters) - Panama has launched a complaint at the World Trade Organization to challenge Colombia over its import tariffs on textiles, apparel and footwear, the WTO said in a statement on Tuesday.