Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Colombia
United States of America: Bill to strengthen customs enforcement for apparel
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Representative Larry Kissell (Democrat of North Carolina) and a bipartisan group of 23 cosponsors introduced on May 25, 2010 the Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (Canada: Elimination of import tariffs on all manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment
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As an accompanying measure to its 2010 budget, the Canadian government announced on 9 March 2010 that it intends to eliminate all remaining tariffs on manufacturing inputs and machinery and equipment in the near future.Argentina: Announcement of restrictions on foodstuff imports
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On May 5 2010, the Government of Argentina announced the application of restrictions on imported food products.Venezuela: Import licences for passenger vehicles
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Early in 2009, the Venezuelan government announced that it would reduce the number of imported vehicles to 30'000, down from 130'000 the previous year. Since then, the responsible ministry has awarded import licences to selected trading partners.Venezuela: Official fund to promote import substitution and export projects
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On 13 January 2010, the government of Venezuela announced the creation of the Fondo Bicentenario to promote import substituting as well as export-related projects.Venezuela: Tax exemption for a certain amount of cement
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On 9 February 2009, the government of Venezuela announced that it would allow designated cement imports to enter the country free of Value Added Tax.Venezuela: Import ban on auto parts lifted
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As published in the official gazette on 3 May 2010, the Venezuelan government has lifted the import ban on certain auto parts. Under the new regime, parts and components for passenger vehicles may again be imported to Venezuela.Venezuela: Devaluation of the Bolivar
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On 8 January 2010, the Venezuelan government announced the devaluation of the Bolivar. Instead of the existing fixed exchange rate at 2.15 Bs/US Dollar, the government now operates a two-tier system.Venezuela: Reduced value added tax for imported products related to electricity generation
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On 3 November 2009, the government of Venezuela issued a decree in which it freed 52 products used in electricity generation from value added tax (Impuesto al Valor Agregado).Venezuela: Import ban on energy intensive consumer goods
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On 3 November 2009, the government of Venezuela announced an import ban to certain equipment classified as too energy intensive.
