Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Colombia
Peru: Import tariff exemption on granulated slag, plates, sheets and strips
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On 15 April 2011, Peru’s Ministry of the Economy and Finances adopted Decree No. 062‐2011‐EF eliminating import tariffs on granulated slag, plates, non-cellular sheets and strips of polyvinyl butyral, effective 16 April 2011.Brazil: Temporary tariff reduction on certain capital goods
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On May 14, 2013, the Government of Brazil announced the temporary tariff reduction of the ad-valorem import duty applicable to certain capital goods.Brazil: National preference scheme for government procurement expanded
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On June 27, 2012, the Brazilian government announced an expansion of the national preference scheme for government procurement of medical and other products.Israel: Financial support for Israeli companies interested in trading with China and India
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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.EU: Import price scheme based on standard import values
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On 7 June 2011, the EC introduced (according to Regulation No. 543/2011) a new scheme of minimum import prices (so-called standard import values, SIVs) for certain fruits and vegetables.Brazil: Temporary tariff reduction on certain capital, information technology and telecommunications goods.
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On 1 April 2013, the Government of Brazil announced the temporary tariff reduction of the ad-valorem import duty applicable to certain capital, information technology and telecommunications goods.India: Joining the International Trademark Registration System
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On July 8, 2013, India will accede to the so-called Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks.Indonesia: Increased export duty and reference price for crude palm oil and decreased reference price for cocoa beans
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On 23 January 2013, the Minister of Trade announced an adjustment of the reference prices as well as an adjustment of the export duties on two agriculture products, namely crude palm oil and cocoa beans.Canada: Immigration restrictions for entrepreneurs and skilled workers
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On 27 June 2011, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced the suspension of the Federal Entrepreneur Program. Starting from 1 July 2011, the CIC no longer accepts new applications under the program mentioned above.
