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Glossy Paper From China, Indonesia to Face U.S. Anti-Subsidy Import Duties

25/10/2010

The U.S. will impose dumping and anti-subsidy duties on glossy paper from Indonesia and China after the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that domestic makers may be harmed by low-cost imports.

India: FinMin opposes import duty on power equipment

25/10/2010

New Delhi, Oct 21 (PTI) The Finance Ministry is believed to have disfavoured the imposition of import duty on power equipment for ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) for now -- a move that could benefit private players that are looking to source equipment from abroad. Sources said the Finance Ministry has decided against the imposition of import duty after consultations with the Power Ministry and public sector equipment major BHEL, besides representations made by private sector players through the Association of Power Producers.

WTO begins hearing on Vietnam’s shrimp lawsuit

22/10/2010

A World Trade Organisation (WTO) panel on October 20 began a hearing on a lawsuit filed by Vietnam against the US imposition of anti-dumping tariffs on its shrimp.

India: PM firm on rice export ban

22/10/2010

Hyderabad, Oct. 20: The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, was noncommittal on the demand put forth by the state government as well as Opposition parties to allow export of rice.

Iran's carpet industry floored by U.S. sanctions

22/10/2010

TEHRAN, Oct 21, 2010 -- Iran's famed rug industry faces a serious threat from the latest sanctions imposed by the United States, the biggest market for Persian carpets.

Indonesia: Govt to review anti-dumping tariffs for PET imports

22/10/2010

The government of Indonesia is starting an assessment inquiry into the imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from countries like Thailand, Taiwan and South Korea. According to an official statement, the anti-dumping tariffs on imports were enforced on 23rd October, 2005 and the assessment was started as a result of the demand put forward by a local manufacturer of the product.

Vietnam: Floor prices set for tra fish exports

22/10/2010

HCM CITY — Minimum export and procurement prices for tra catfish will be set at the beginning of next year to help both breeders and processors avoid losses, says a senior official.

Euro MPs demand safeguards in Pakistan trade deal

22/10/2010

Euro MPs called Thursday for extra protection for European businesses in trade concessions the European Union wants to give Pakistan to help the country recover from devastating floods.