Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Canada
Russia: SPS measure on the used cars at the Russian border
Description
On 15 July 2009, the Russian Government extended the list of the goods that are mandatory for quarantine and phytosanitary control (SPS measures). As a result, used light cars, tractors and busses entered the list.
Belarus: FDI promotion in the car production sector
Description
The Government Decree # 175 from 4 April 2009 introduces FDI facilitation measures for the organization of the car production in the territory of Belarus.
India: Incentives for critical export sectors
Description
On 23 August 2010, India announced a host of export incentive measures to critical sectors as part of the Annual supplement 2010-11 to the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14.
Poland: Rescue Aid to FLT Krasnik SA
Description
On 16 March 2010 Poland notified a rescue aid to Fabryka Łożysk Tocznych Kraśnik SA. It is a company manufacturing bearings and gear boxes. FLT Krasnik is a large enterprise as it employs 2300 workers.
India: Removal of export ban on organic non-Basmati rice
Description
On 7 December 2009, the government of India removed its export ban on organic non-Basmati rice. Instead it imposed a quota capping exports at 10,000 MT.
India: Registration requirement for exports of cotton yarn
Description
On 9 April 2010, the government of India imposed a registration requirement for exports of cotton yarn. Export of cotton yarn now have to be registered with the Textile Commissioner prior to shipment.
India: Extension of prohibition of pulses exports
Description
On 27 March 2009, the government of India extended the export prohibition for pulses. Initially put into force in June 2006 as a temporary measure, the prohibition has now been extended for another 12 months until 31 March 2010.
India: Further extension of prohibition of pulses exports
Description
On 30 March 2010, the government of India extended the export prohibition for pulses. Initially put into force in June 2006 as a temporary measure, the prohibition has now been extended for another 12 months until 31 March 2011.
Vietnam: Fifth devaluation of the Dong
Description
On 17 August 2010, the State Bank of Vietnam has devalued the national currency, the Dong, for the fifth time since 2008.
Pakistan: Reduction and elimination of import tariffs on specialized machinery
Description
On 6 June 2010, the government of Pakistan lowered and reduced import tariffs for certain specialized equipment.
Imports of machinery such as rice whiteners and milk filters may now enter the country duty free.
