Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Hong Kong
United States of America: Relaxation of Buy-American standards in defense procurement
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The two versions of the defense authorization act for Fiscal Year 2011 currently under consideration in the U.S. Congress would each relax aspects of the Buy-American restrictions for certain goods.Botswana: Subsidies and loans for textile sector
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In response to greater import competition from East Asia and the global economic downturn in general, the Government of Botswana decided in January 2010 to introduce an employment-related subsidy and special loans for eligibile textile companies.India: Visa Norms relaxed for IT Industry
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On 23 may 2010, India relaxed the visa norms for hiring by Indian IT companies. The IT industry can now hire foreign professionals 'as per requirement' instead of the earlier cap of '20 employees per project'.India: Incentives to exporters through Market Linked Focus Programme
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On 12 January 2010, India announced an incentive scheme for exporters in sectors such as engineering, handicrafts , textiles, chemicals, electronics and some metals thorugh the market Linked Focus Programme (MLFP).India: Removal of restrictions on import of hot rolled coils
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On 8 January 2010, India lifted the import curbs on hot rolled coils, a crucial input for sectors like automobiles and consumer goods. Earlier, hot rolled coils were placed by India under the 'restricted' list since 21 November 2008.Russia: Subsidies to the Russian domestic car producers for technology update
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a ruling (the Government Decree # 262 from 30 March 2009) to provide subsidies to the domestic car industry.India: Removal of export duty on iron ore pellets
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According to the Permanent Delegation of India to the WTO, the government of India has abolished its iron ore export taxes as of 1 April 2011. The export restrictions on further iron ore products remain in place.India: Ban on cotton exports replaced by licensing scheme
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On 21 May 2010, India lifted the ban on exports of almost all varieties of raw cotton and cotton waste. Henceforth, exporters will have to apply for a license.Tunisia: Reduction of import duties on certain raw materials, equipment and other products
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On 21 December 2009, Tunisia issued the finance law 2010 (Loi no 2009-71) that introduces reductions of import duties on certain raw materials, equipment and other products. The law entered into force as from 1 January 2010.Argentina: Tariff-rate quota for imports of foils and strips of refined copper
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By virtue of Decree 687/2010, Argentina implemented Directive 24/09 of MERCOSUR’s Common Trade Commission, which authorized it to open a tariff-rate quota of 20.000 m2 for imports of foils and strips of refined copper, at in-quota rate
