Taxonomy: Sector Affected - 04
Fish and other fishing products
United States of America: New farm bill under development
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The agriculture committees in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate are developing new farm bills to replace the previous (2008) farm bill. Each of them approved their versions in the week of May 13, 2013.Belarus: Partial interest reimbursement on loans of companies producing fish products
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The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus (according to Decree № 353 of May 8, 2013) has introduced beneficial state support to selected companies producing fish products.Colombia: Temporary elimination of MFN import duties applicable to certain types of tuna
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On May 9, 2013, the Government of Colombia temporarily eliminated the Most Favored Nation (MFN) import duties applicable to certain types of tuna.Russian Federation: State support program for the development of foreign economic activities of Russian firms
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On March 18, 2013, the Russian Government (according to Order №378) approved the state programme "Development of the Foreign Economic Activity" 2013-2018.The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan: Decreased import tariffs on certain types of fish
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On October 2, 2012, the EEC Collegium introduced with Decision No. 175 the following amendments to the Unified Customs Tariff of the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan:Egypt: Possible increase of import duties on luxury items
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On 14 February 2012, the Egyptian cabinet approved a draft proposal to raise import duties on 100 luxury items; among other in the following categories: watches, boats, shrimps and sunglasses.India: Subsidy scheme to facilitate exports
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On 26 December 2012, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry introduced the following measures to facilitate exports:Chinese Taipei: Looser regulations on incoming FDI
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On December 20, 2012, the Taiwanese Executive Yuan approved amendments to the respective Statutes for Investment by Foreign Nationals and by Overseas Chinese (i.e. persons from the PRC).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.
