Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Dominican Republic
Russia: Public procurement price advantage to domestic producers
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The Decree of the Russian Economic Development Ministry from 5 December 2008 # 427 has given preferences to domestic producers setting 15% price advantage until 31 December 2010 in the procurement of certain products such as agricultural products,Colombia: Lifted visa restrictions for 18 countries
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On 5 November 2008, the Colombian government passed a resolution granting visa-free entry to citizens of 17 countries.Russia: Elimination of import tariffs on medical equipment
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The Government Decree # 696 from 21 August 2009 has eliminated import tariffs (5%) on medical equipment within 8 tariff lines at the 10-digit level from 21 August 2009.EC: Measures to "stabilise" markets for certain dairy products
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On 22 July 2009, the member states of the European Union agreed to help stabilize falling dairy prices by scrapping the minimum price for cheese to qualify for export subsidies.China: Adjustment of import tariffs policy on key technical equipments
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On September 4, 2009, through the website of the Ministry of Finance (MOF), the MOF and the National Development and Reform Committee (NDRC) , the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the General Administration of Customs, StateIndia: Extension of service tax refund for exporters
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As of 7 December 2008, the Indian government has extended its service tax refund scheme to another constituency.India: Pre and post shipment export credit
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On 1 December 2008, the Bank of India implemented an export credit scheme as part of the Indian government's crisis response programme. Under the scheme, companies from designated sectors will have access to low-interest export credit.Poland: Rescue Aid to Tarchominskie Zakłady Farmaceutyczne "POLFA" S.A.
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On 14 October 2008, Poland notified a rescue aid to Tarchominskie Zakłady Farmaceutyczne "POLFA" S.A. ("POLFA"), a large undertaking active in the manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products.France: More restrictive public procurement rules for construction work tenders
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According to the Décret no 2008-1355, issued on 19 December 2008, relating to the implementation of the French stimulus plan, with respect to public procurement, the maximum threshold for the value of a construction project where an awardinPoland: State aid for companies in financial difficulties
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On May 26, 2009 the Polish government approved a programme of initiatives to revitalise the Polish economy, which are supposed to last until December 31, 2009.
