Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
India: Incentives for critical export sectors
Description
On 23 August 2010, India announced a host of export incentive measures to critical sectors as part of the Annual supplement 2010-11 to the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14.
Vietnam: Fifth devaluation of the Dong
Description
On 17 August 2010, the State Bank of Vietnam has devalued the national currency, the Dong, for the fifth time since 2008.
Russian Federation: Export ban on certain grains
Description
By the Government Decree # 599 from 5 August 2010, the Russian Federation bans exports of wheat (HS 1001), barley (HS 1003), rye (1002), maize (1005), and wheat flour (1101) from 15 August till 31 December 2010.
Ukraine: Licensing requirements for exports of metal
Description
Ukraine has introduced licensing requirements for exports of certain metals such as iron, steel, copper, and aluminum from 23 December 2009.
Argentina limits entry points for certain goods
Description
Argentina: Subsidized export credits for capital goods and related services
Description
On May 14, 2010 the Bank of Investment and Foreign Commerce (BICE), second largest public bank in the country, launched a subsidized export credits program of USD 5 millions (20 millions of Argentinean pesos), aimed at boosting domestic prod
Russia: Temporary import duty increase on iron rolled products and iron
Description
By Government Decree # 959 from 28 November 2009, an increased duty on iron rolled products and iron was introduced for 9 months. The duty is effective from 12 December 2009.
India: Incentives to exporters through Market Linked Focus Programme
Description
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).
Tunisia: Reduction of import duties on certain raw materials, equipment and other products
Description
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: Reference prices for designated exports
Description
On 5 March 2010, the government of Argentina set new reference prices for a designated number of exports. The goods affected through decrees 2786-2790 include agricultural poducts such as grapes, honey and milk, but also articles of copper.
