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Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Botswana


Israel: Financial support for Israeli companies interested in trading with China and India

Measure #4526 | Published 15 May 2013 | Inception 1 Aug 2011 ▲

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On 1 August 2011, Israel’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labour launched a new financial incentive to encourage and assist Israeli companies interested in trading with China and India.

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India: Joining the International Trademark Registration System

Measure #4348 | Published 10 Apr 2013 | Inception 8 Jul 2013 ▲

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On July 8, 2013, India will accede to the so-called Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks.

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India: Re-introduction of bonded warehouses for gems and jewelry sector

Measure #4226 | Published 11 Mar 2013 | Inception 5 Mar 2013 ▲

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On 31 January 2013, the Department of Revenue of the Ministry of Finance announced the re-introduction of bonded warehouses in Special Economic Zones and Domestic Tariff Areas for the import and re-export of the following products: cut and polishe

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Canada: Graduation of countries from the General Preferential Tariff program

Measure #4095 | Published 26 Jan 2013 ▲

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The Government of Canada is currently engaged in a comprehensive review of its General Preferential Tariff (GPT) program for imports from developing countries.

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Japan: State aid to Renesas Electronics Corp.

Measure #4041 | Published 9 Jan 2013 | Inception 10 Dec 2012 ▲

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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 Electroni

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China: New Tariff Implementation Plan for 2013

Measure #4015 | Published 19 Dec 2012 | Inception 1 Jan 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.

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EC: Suspension of autonomous common customs tariff duties on certain goods

Measure #3781 | Published 18 Oct 2012 | Inception 1 Jan 2012 ▲

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On 19 December 2011, the EC decided to suspend the common customs tariff on a multitude of goods, especially agricultural, fishery and industrial products. This tariff liberalisation will enter into force on 1 January 2012.

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Norway: Tariff changes for beef, lamb, and cheese

Measure #3754 | Published 10 Oct 2012 | Inception 1 Jan 2013 ▲

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In the state budget proposal for 2013, sent to Parliament for deliberation on October 8th, the tariff system for certain agricultural products will be overhauled.

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South Africa: Bailout for South African Airways

Measure #3725 | Published 4 Oct 2012 | Inception 1 Sep 2012 ▲

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On October 3, 2012, the National Treasury of South Africa issued a statement that the government has granted South African Airways (SAA) a 5 billion Rand (US$ 600 million) guarantee for a period of two years starting from 1 September 2012.

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Italy: Reduced cost of financing for exporting companies

Measure #3704 | Published 1 Oct 2012 | Inception 1 Jul 2009 ▲

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On July 1st, 2009, the Italian Parliament approved a law decree titled "Anti-crisis measures".

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