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Philippines opens investigation into imported ceramic tiles

16/01/2019

The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has initiated a preliminary investigation on the application of safeguard measures on the import of ceramic floor and wall tiles from various countries, including Việt Nam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam.

EU eyes Argentine biodiesel

16/01/2019

To settle a long-running trade dispute over imports of the product into the European Union, Brussels is willing to accept a deal for Argentine biodiesel. On January 14, the European Commission said it had communicated this proposal – undertakings from producers which they would sell at a minimum price – to interested parties.

South Korean government to help out steel firms amid protectionism woes

14/01/2019

Yonhap reported that South Korea's industry ministry will carry out various measures to support local steelmakers as protectionism policies around the world are expected to weigh down companies in 2019.

Russia says unpredictable U.S., protectionism behind oil price volatility

14/01/2019

Rising protectionism and trade wars and the unpredictability of the U.S. administration have greatly contributed to global oil price volatility over the past two years, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday.

Maliki urges India to be open to trade in face of protectionism

14/01/2019

India should exercise leadership on the economic front by remaining open to trade in the face of growing protectionism, said Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs, Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman.

Japan-EU trade deal 'a counter to protectionism'

14/01/2019

Japan's trade minister says a major deal with the European Union that takes effect in February will serve as a counter to protectionism.

Anti-dumping investigation launched against Chinese aluminium products

14/01/2019

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has decided to conduct an anti-dumping investigation into aluminium, alloy or non-alloy rods, bars and products of other shapes imported from China.

Philippines: DTI eyes safeguard measures on cement imports

14/01/2019

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking at imposing measures to protect the local cement industry as it found rising imports to be hurting domestic players.