Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Romania
Argentina: 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.Canada: Changes to the International Student Program
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On 28 December 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced changes to the International Student Program (ISP).Serbia: Tariff suspension on certain machinery goods
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On 30 December 2012, Serbia decided to suspend tariffs on a multitude of products that are not produced in Serbia. These goods are mainly machines/ mechanical appliances for industrial or agricultural purpose.Canada: New Federal Skilled Trades Program
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On 2 January 2013, Citizenship and Immigration started implementing the new Federal Skilled Trades program, which is designed to provide permanent residence to skilled workers in designated occupational areas.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 ElectroniSerbia: 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%.Canada: Work permit restrictions relaxed for some federal applicants.
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On 15 December 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced the creation of so-called open work permits for permanent resident applicants whose permits are due to expire.Malaysia: Temporary suspension of crude palm oil export duties
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On December 18, 2012, the Malaysian Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities announced its export duty structure for crude palm oil for 2013.
