Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Qatar
Brazil: new credit line for exports of consumer goods
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The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) implemented a new credit line amounting to R$ 7 billion for the pre-shipment phase of exports of consumer goods, in a decision announced on 29 April 2010.Egypt: Change in export rebate system to encourage local content
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The Ministry of Trade will implement a new methodology for granting export rebates from 1 July 2010. The new methodology will use a value-added based system and is intended to encourage the use of local components in production.Ethiopia: Repeated deliberate devaluation of the Birr
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According to numerous and consistent press reports, the National Bank of Ethiopia has repeatedly intervened to devalue its national currency since the end of 2008.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.Russia: 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 DeveloUnited 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.Netherlands: Extension for guarantees for working capital for undertakings in primary production of agricultural products
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On 24 December 2010 the Dutch authorities contacted the European Commission regarding their intention to extend the scheme 'Limited amounts of compatible aid (guarantees for working capital) for undertakings active in the primary production of agrChina: Elimination of export duties on certain mineral and iron or steel products
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As was notified by the Permanent Delegation of China to the WTO, the Chinese government has eliminated export duties or interim export duties on 17 tariff lines.Russia: Trade Ministry approves Light Industry Strategy until 2020
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The Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has approved a light industry development strategy for the period until 2020.Indonesia: Domestic market obligation (DMO) for mineral and coal producers
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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources issued a new regulation (No. 34 of 2009), effective 31 December 2009, on prioritising mineral and coal resources for domestic usage.
