Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Ireland
Australia: Increased fees for visa applications
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On 1 January 2013, the Australian Government has significantly increased visa application fees, which may discourage migration. Of particular interest are the visa fee increases for persons engaged in commercial activity or persons related toArgentina: 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).Indonesia: Additional export tax on palm oil, cocoa beans, wood and leather products
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On 16 May 2012, the Ministry of Finance released regulation 75 of 2012 (75/PMK.011/2012) introducing higher export taxes on several products made from wood, leather as well as palm oil and cacao beans.Argentina: Temporary reduction of import tariffs on 1,406 capital goods
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On July 5th, 2012, Argentina introduced (according to decree no. 1026/2012) a temporary reduction of import tariffs on 1,406 capital goods (HS 8-digit products). The period of application is set to the second half of 2012.Japan: State aid to Renesas Electronics Corp.
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On 10 December 2012, the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) announced its decision to lead the creation of a (government-backed) consortium to gather ¥150bn ($1.8bn) and invest in the struggling Japanese chipmaker Renesas ElectroniUnited 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.Serbia: Import-tariff reduction on cars from the EU
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On 1 January 2013, Serbia lowered the import tariffs for cars from the EU. For some tariff lines the duty decreased from 5% to 2.5%, while for other goods the duty decreased from 2.5% to 0%.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.United Kingdom: Tighter FSA's grip over international banks
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On 1 December 2009, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has significantly increased control over overseas banks that want to take deposits in the UK.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.
