Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Honduras
United States of America: Temporary waiver of sugar restrictions
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on May 1, 2013 that it is waiving certain provisions in the Refined Sugar Re-Export Program. Under the program, refiners may enter raw sugar unrestricted by the quantitative limit establishedBrazil: 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.India: Increased import tariffs on titanium dioxide, polymers and iron, steel & aluminium scraps
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On 8 May 2013, the Government of India (according to Notification No. 25/2013) increased import tariffs on the following goods: - titanium dioxide (HS 2823) from 7.5 to 10 per cent,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.Japan: State aid to Nikko Textile Corporation
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On 5 March 2013, the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) announced to support Nikko Textile Corporation with a ¥3bn (US$31.23 million) investment for business development.Italy: Facilitating measures for participants to the Milan Universal Exposition 2015
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On 14 January 2013, the Italian Senate published law 3/2013, concerning measures aiming at easing the transit and stay of foreign workers participating to the Universal Exposition 2015, taking place in Milan.Argentina: Increased import tax and VAT rate for imports
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The Argentinean government has increased taxes relating to imports in Resoclución General 3373/2012 (published in the official gazette on August 24, 2012).United States of America: Proposed assessment on imported and domestic paper products
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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the United States invites comments on a proposed Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order.China: New Tariff Implementation Plan for 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.
