Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Algeria
Argentina: Increased import tax and VAT rate for imports
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The Argentinean government has increased taxes relating to imports in Resoclución General 3373/2012 (published in the official gazette on August 24, 2012).Indonesia: Additional export tax on palm oil, cocoa beans, wood and leather products
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On 16 May 2012, the Ministry of Finance released regulation 75 of 2012 (75/PMK.011/2012) introducing higher export taxes on several products made from wood, leather as well as palm oil and cacao beans.Russian Federation: Authorisation to provide guarantees and financial aid to national defence industry through the Russian development bank, Vnesheconombank
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On December 29, 2012, the Government of the Russian Federation approved Order № 2610-р with which it authorises Vnesheconombank (Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs) to finance and provide financial guarantees to organisations involvRussian Federation: State guarantee to local producers in the defence industry
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On 20 December 2012, the Russian Federation (according to Resolution № 2436-p) provided state guarantees of 14,84 Billion Russian Roubles to three local exporting firms in the defense industry.Japan: State aid to Renesas Electronics Corp.
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On 10 December 2012, the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) announced its decision to lead the creation of a (government-backed) consortium to gather ¥150bn ($1.8bn) and invest in the struggling Japanese chipmaker Renesas ElectroniBelgium: Tightened rules for nationality acquisition
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On 25 October 2012, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved several changes to the Belgian Nationality Law (of 28 June 1984). After the approval from the Senate, the law entered into force on 1 January 2013.Malaysia: Temporary suspension of crude palm oil export duties
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On December 18, 2012, the Malaysian Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities announced its export duty structure for crude palm oil for 2013.China: New Tariff Implementation Plan for 2013
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On December 17, 2012, the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China announced the Tariff Implementation plan for 2013.United Kingdom: Eased immigration rules for skilled workers
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On 13th December 2012, the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) eased immigration regulations for skilled worker (sponsored with a job, Tier 2) transfers. The main changes are:
