Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Egypt
Morocco: Initiation of safeguard investigation on reinforcing bars and wire roads
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On 25 September 2012, the Moroccan department of foreign trade initiated a safeguard investigation on reinforcing bars and wire roads.Russian Federation: Approved programme for the development of the pharmaceutical and medical industries (2013-2020)
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On November 3, 2012 the Russian Government (according to Order №2057-р) approved the state programme („The Programme“) for the development of the pharmaceutical and medical industries for the period 2013-2020.Ukraine: Local content requirement for renewable energy plants
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On 20 November 2012, the Parliament of Ukraine has adopted amendments to the Law of Ukraine on the Electricity Sector. The amendments introduce local content requirements for wind, solar, biomass and biogas power plants.Saudi Arabia: Expat children over 8 years banned from public schools
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On 14 July 2012, the Saudi Ministry of Education published a circular announcing that starting from school year 2012/13; foreign children over the age of 8 will no longer be admitted in Saudi public schools.Saudi Arabia: Introduction of fines for firms with a majority of foreign workers
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On 13 November 2012, the Saudi Labor Ministry announced that starting from 15 November 2012, all private sector firms that employ more foreigner than Saudis are subjected to a fine of SR2400 (US$640) per year, for every extra foreigner employIran: Export ban on 50 products
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The Iranian government has banned the export of 50 products, as a measure to support national production, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported on 30 October 2012, quoting the country's Consumer and Producer Protection Organization.Chile: Elimination of import duties by 2015
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On 27 April 2012, the Minister of Finance and Treasury, Felipe Larraín, announced that Chile will eliminate all import tariffs by 2015 (as a part of its tax reform which entered into force on 4 September 2012).Saudi Arabia: Simplification of visa application procedure
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On 14 October 2012, Saudi Arabia plans to amend its sponsorship of migrants system. The original system requires all unskilled migrant workers to have a sponsor (usually their employer) in Saudi Arabia.China: Temporary changes in export taxes on certain products
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As from 1 December 2008, China made a series of adjustments to export tariffs on certain goods. The changes were announced in the General Administration of Customs Report 84, 2008. The following adjustments were announced:Ukraine: Tax relief for agricultural sector
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On November 20, 2012, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Ukraine approved amendments to the Law of Ukraine On Agricultural Cooperation.
