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Wood processing enterprises need assistance to overcome difficulties

13/05/2020

The export market shares of wood and wooden products of Vietnam are mainly in the US, Japan, Europe, and China, accounting for more than 85 percent of the total export value of the industry. However, these markets are struggling due to the pandemic so many importers have temporarily suspended import orders.

S. Korea calls for 'contingency guidelines' to keep up trade amid crisis

13/05/2020

South Korea on Tuesday suggested that the World Trade Organization (WTO) draw up "contingency guidelines" to brace for major events, such as the ongoing new coronavirus pandemic, that could put global trade under major strain.

Protectionism to put more strain on exports in post-virus era: report

13/05/2020

South Korea's exports, which have been hit hard by the new coronavirus that has halted global supply chains, are not likely to rebound immediately in the post-pandemic era, as its key trade partners are raising their guard to protect their own industries, a report showed Wednesday.

U.S. Commerce Dept says China subsidized glass exports to United States

13/05/2020

The U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday announced a final determination that producers and exporters of certain glass containers from China received countervailable subsidies ranging from 25.5% to 320.5%, paving the way for potential duties.

Impact of COVID-19 on EU Anti-Dumping and Anti-Subsidy Investigations

11/05/2020

The EU Commission issued a Notice recently on the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak on anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations.

Vietnam vows to remove obstacles facing Australian exporters amid COVID-19

11/05/2020

Vietnam will make an all-out effort to remove difficulties facing Australian enterprises when exporting to Vietnam during the COVID-19 crisis, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh told Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham during phone talks on the morning of May 8.

Australia concerned over China's barley tariffs as tensions rise

11/05/2020

Australia on Sunday raised concern that China is considering imposing hefty tariffs on imports of Australian barley, just as tensions rise between the world’s second-biggest economy and one of its biggest suppliers of farm products.

India: 25 Chinese items may face extension of dumping duty

11/05/2020

India’s total imports from China was $70.32 billion in 2018-19 with substantial contributions of these 25 items. Anti-dumping duties on these products were imposed 5 years ago and are expiring this year.