Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Hungary
Italy: Simplified rules for the labeling of precious metal products
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On 4 December 2012, Italy simplified the labeling (including the control of titles and trademarks) of precious metals. The legislative amendment is in accordance with the Vienna Convention of 1972.Russian Federation: Subsidy for agricultural development
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On December 4, 2012, the Russian Government published Decree № 1258 on the provision and distribution of a subsidy from the federal budget to the budgets of subjects of the Russian Federation (regional provinces) for partial reimbursement of expenMexico: Reduction of import tariffs on certain goods
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On 23 November 2012, the Mexican Government decided to lower import tariffs on a multitude of goods, mainly agriculture and chemical goods. 135 tariff lines are affected.Turkey: Extension of safeguard duty on imports of cotton yarn
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On 30 January 2012, the Turkish government decided to extend the safeguard duty on imports of cotton yarn. The HS codes considered are: 5206 and 5207.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.Egypt: Provisional determination and subsequent termination of safeguard duties on imports of polypropylene
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On 31 May 2012, Egyptian Government initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of polypropylene. The subject product falls under HS code 3902.1090.Brazil: Removal of extended business or tourist stay policy for EU nationals
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On 8th October 2012, Brazilian government has stopped permitting extended business and tourist stays.Brazil: Priority processing and eased visa requirements for World Cup and Olympic Games workers
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On 19 November 2012, the Brazilian government has announced facilitated immigration rules for foreigners working for the soccer World Cup 2014 and the Olympic Games 2016. The main changes include:Brazil: Plans to ease immigration rules
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On 24 August 2012, Ricardo Paes de Barros, the head of strategic initiatives at the presidential office of Brazil, has revealed plans to ease immigration rules in order to increase the immigrant workforce stock.
