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Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Malawi


Argentina: Increased import tax and VAT rate for imports

Measure #4074 | Published 16 Jan 2013 | Inception 24 Aug 2012 ▲

Description

The Argentinean government has increased taxes relating to imports in Resoclución General 3373/2012 (published in the official gazette on August 24, 2012).

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Indonesia: Additional export tax on palm oil, cocoa beans, wood and leather products

Measure #4070 | Published 16 Jan 2013 | Inception 16 May 2012 ▲

Description

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.

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China: New Tariff Implementation Plan for 2013

Measure #4015 | Published 19 Dec 2012 | Inception 1 Jan 2013 ▲

Description

On December 17, 2012, the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China announced the Tariff Implementation plan for 2013.

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United Kingdom: Eased immigration rules for skilled workers

Measure #4001 | Published 13 Dec 2012 | Inception 13 Dec 2012 ▲

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On 13th December 2012, the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) eased immigration regulations for skilled worker (sponsored with a job, Tier 2) transfers. The main changes are:

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EC: Suspension of autonomous common customs tariff duties on certain goods

Measure #3781 | Published 18 Oct 2012 | Inception 1 Jan 2012 ▲

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On 19 December 2011, the EC decided to suspend the common customs tariff on a multitude of goods, especially agricultural, fishery and industrial products. This tariff liberalisation will enter into force on 1 January 2012.

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[+ 9 more sectors]

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[+ 235 more tariff lines]

United Kingdom: Stricter immigration rules

Measure #3776 | Published 16 Oct 2012 | Inception 9 Jul 2012 ▲

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On 9 July 2012, new immigration rules for non-EEA citizens were introduced. The main changes cover these areas:

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South Africa: Bailout for South African Airways

Measure #3725 | Published 4 Oct 2012 | Inception 1 Sep 2012 ▲

Description

On October 3, 2012, the National Treasury of South Africa issued a statement that the government has granted South African Airways (SAA) a 5 billion Rand (US$ 600 million) guarantee for a period of two years starting from 1 September 2012.

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Italy: Reduced cost of financing for exporting companies

Measure #3704 | Published 1 Oct 2012 | Inception 1 Jul 2009 ▲

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On July 1st, 2009, the Italian Parliament approved a law decree titled "Anti-crisis measures".

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Belarus: Partial reimbursement of interest rate payments to the domestic sugar industry

Measure #3689 | Published 25 Sep 2012 | Inception 24 Mar 2011 ▲

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United States of America: Renewal of preferences for African LDCs

Measure #3572 | Published 23 Jul 2012 ▲

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The Finance Committee of the U.S.

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