Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Romania
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.China: New Tariff Implementation Plan for 2013
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On December 17, 2012, the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China announced the Tariff Implementation plan for 2013.Turkey: Initiation of antidumping investigation on imports of uncolored float glass imported from Romania
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On 27 November 2012, the Turkish Ministry of Economy decided to extend antidumping duties in force on the imports of uncolored float glass originating in Romania. The concerned HS code is: 7005.2900Mexico: Reduction of import tariffs on certain goods
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On 23 November 2012, the Mexican Government decided to lower import tariffs on a multitude of goods, mainly agriculture and chemical goods. 135 tariff lines are affected.
