Taxonomy: Sector Affected - 04
Fish and other fishing products
Russia: Food Security Doctrine is focused on import substitution
Description
The Food Security Doctrine was developed “for the purpose of implementing the state economic policy in the field of food security of the Russian Federation, aimed at ensuring reliable food supplies to the population, developing the nat
United States of America: Renewal of preferential trade programs
Description
The authorizations for two preferential trade programs that extend duty-free treatment to U.S. imports from developing countries were due to expire on December 31, 2009 unless new legislation was approved to renew the programs.
Russia: The programme of the anti-crisis measures of the Russian Government - 2009
Description
On 19 June 2009 the Government of the Russian Federation had approved certain measures of support to the industries which are considered perspective from the import-substitution and increase of domestic demand.
United States of America: Stricter inspection of imported catfish
Description
The industry association Catfish Farmers of America has launched a campaign to require stricter inspection of imported catfish.
Brazil: Public financing for the production of goods for exports by small and medium companies (pre-shipment phase)
Description
Companies with gross annual income up to R$ 60 million will be able to obtain credit from the Export Financing Program - PROEX for the production of goods destined for export.
India: Extension of service tax refund for exporters
Description
As of 7 December 2008, the Indian government has extended its service tax refund scheme to another constituency.
Pakistan: Strategic Trade Policy Framework 2009-12
Description
On 27 July 2009, the Pakistani Minister of Commerce unveiled the contours of the Strategic Trade Policy Framework for 2009 - 2012. According to the speech, the government seeks to expand Pakistan's export product range in the medium term.
Algeria: Adverse tax treatment of foreign investment.
Description
The Supplementary Budget Act of 2008 and the Finance Act of 2009 contain provisions that are detrimental to the interests of foreign investors. According to KPMG:
India: Pre and post shipment export credit
Description
On 1 December 2008, the Bank of India implemented an export credit scheme as part of the Indian government's crisis response programme. Under the scheme, companies from designated sectors will have access to low-interest export credit.
Republic of Korea: Increased tariffs for selected products
Description
On 23 December 2008, the Korean Ministry of Strategy and Finance announced the tariff levels for a number of products during 2009. Without exception, the tariffs applied to the 16 products in question increased.
