Taxonomy: Affected Trading Partner - Sweden
India: Import tariff changes in the Union Budget of 2013
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On 28th February 2013, the Indian Government announced the Union Budget 2013 with the following changes in customs tariffs as per Notification No.12/2013-Customs, amending Notification No. 12/2012.Thailand: State purchase of rice above market prices
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The Thai government started the rice pledging scheme during the harvesting season of 2011/2012, that is, state purchase of Thai rice above market prices. The scheme was approved again in October 2012 for the 2012-13 crop season.India: Increase in import duties on gold and platinum
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On 21 January 2013, the government of India increased the import duties on pure and impure gold and platinum imports. The increase in duties is as follows:Switzerland: Additional provisions for foreign service providers
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On 16 April 2013, the Federal Council introduced additional provisions for cross-border service providers (only for short term services, up to 90 days of work per year).Germany: Discontinuation of “Free Movement” confirmations for EU citizens
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On 19 October 2012, the German Parliament passed a legislation to suspend the issuance of “Free Movement” confirmations for EU nationals.Switzerland: Temporary labor market barriers for citizens of EU17 countries
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On 24 April 2013, the Federal council announced to invoke the safeguard clause “Ventil Klausel” that allows for temporary restrictions on 5-year residence permits for immigrants from the EU17 countries.EU: Import price scheme based on standard import values
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On 7 June 2011, the EC introduced (according to Regulation No. 543/2011) a new scheme of minimum import prices (so-called standard import values, SIVs) for certain fruits and vegetables.
