Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Italy
Nigeria: Deliberate devaluation of the Naira
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According to numerous and consistent press reports, the Central Bank of Nigeria has deliberately devalued the local currency at the end of 2008.Nigeria: Preference to local companies in new oil industry law
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The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Bill (2010) has been signed into law by the acting president Goodluck Jonathan.China: Final determination of antidumping duty on Polyamide-6 originating from the United States, the EC, Russia and Chinese Taipei
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On April 21, 2010, Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of the PRC released the Notice NO.15(2010) announcing to levy AD duty on Polyamide-6 (PA6, listed under 39081019 in the import tariffs of the Chinese Customs) originating from the US, EU, Russia andRussia: Announcement of New Modified Trade Strategy, 2011-2013
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Priorities for the customs and tariff policy of Russia will be adjusted according to the draft guidelines for customs and tariff policy in 2011 and the planned period 2012 and 2013 which has been prepared by the Russian Ministry of Economic DeveloIndonesia: Levies export tax on crude palm oil
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According to Dow Jones (25 March 2010), Indonesia raised the crude palm oil (CPO) export tax for April 2010 to 4.5% from 3% in March.United Arab Emirates: Import duty on steel rebar
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According to a OECD report, the government of the United Arab Emirates has imposed an import duty on steel rebar. From 15 February 2009, imports coming of steel rebar are subject to an import duty of 5 percent.Saudi Arabia: Import duty on steel rebar
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According to numerous and consistent press reports, the Saudi government has change import regulations for steel rebar. From January 2010, imports of steel rebar are subject to an import duty of 5 percent.India: Export duties on raw cotton and cotton waste
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On 9 April 2010, the government of India imposed higher export duties on raw cotton and cotton waste. For a period of 6 months, raw cotton will be subject to a levy of Rs 2'500 per tonne.Saudi Arabia: Changes to sponsorship system
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From 15 April 2010, foreign workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are subject to new rules in the sponsorship system.
