Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Romania
Ukraine: Local content requirement for renewable energy plants
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On 20 November 2012, the Parliament of Ukraine has adopted amendments to the Law of Ukraine on the Electricity Sector. The amendments introduce local content requirements for wind, solar, biomass and biogas power plants.Brazil: Removal of extended business or tourist stay policy for EU nationals
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On 8th October 2012, Brazilian government has stopped permitting extended business and tourist stays.Canada: Conditional residence for foreign spouses and partners
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On 25 October 2012, more stringent conditions for the sponsorship of foreign spouses and partners entered into force.Serbia: Temporary duty-free import of some agricultural products
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On 21 September 2012, Serbia introduced a temporary duty free regime for imports of cereals, sunflower seeds and soybeans with the following HS codes: 1001 19 00 00, 1001 99 00 00, 1205 10 90 00 and 1205 90 00 00 (regime effective until 30.6.China: Temporary changes in export taxes on certain products
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As from 1 December 2008, China made a series of adjustments to export tariffs on certain goods. The changes were announced in the General Administration of Customs Report 84, 2008. The following adjustments were announced:Viet Nam: New tariffs for 2012
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Circular 157/2011/TT-BTC was enacted by the Ministry of Finance on 14 November 2011 and took effect from 1 January 2012. Around 945 import tariffs are cut in line with Vietnam's WTO commitments.Canada: Temporary interruption of the Federal Skilled Worker Program
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On 1 July 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has temporarily stopped accepting applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).Turkey: Import certification requirement for herbal food and feeds
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Turkey has introduced a new regulation that requires 'certificates approved by the relevant authorities of the origin or loading country for herbal food and feeds as well as for articles and materials contacting with food to be imported by Turkey'Israel: Ministerial recommendation for gas and oil companies to hire foreign nationals
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Starting from July 1, 2012, all gas and oil companies in Israel must obtain a written recommendation from the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources in order to sponsor foreign nationals for a B-1 work permit.Indonesia: Reduced number of gateways for horticulture imports
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Ministry of Agriculture Regulations 88, 89, and 90/2011, as well as 03/2012 restrict the entry and exit points of agriculture products, implement testing at the border for fruits, vegetables and cereals, and requires pre-approval of imports from t
