Taxonomy: Sector Affected - 27
Textile articles other than apparel
Turkey: Preliminary antidumping duty imposed on curtain, curtain cloth and upholstery
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On January 22, 2010 Turkey imposed a preliminary antidumping duty on imports of certain made-up textile articles and fabrics made of artificial or synthetic fibers originating from China - mainly curtains, curtain cloth and upholstery.
Russia: Trade Ministry approves Light Industry Strategy until 2020
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The Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has approved a light industry development strategy for the period until 2020.
Indonesia: More industry protection announced
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On 21 January 2010, President Susila Bambang Yudhoyono said to reporters that the government would protect businesses, while pursuing talks with China to avoid negative impacts of the free trade deal between ASEAN and China (the ACFTA).
United States of America: Renewal of preferential trade programs
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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.
Brazil: tariff reduction for jute, diamonds and precious stones
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On August 31st, 2009, the Brazilian government announced tariff reductions on the ad-valorem import duty from 8% to 0% for jute, from 10% to 2% for diamonds and from 8% to 2% for precious stones classified under the items 5303.10.10, 7102.39.00 e
Brazil: Initiation of antidumping investigation on synthetic fiber blankets from China
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On May 5, 2009 Brazil initiated an antidumping investigation against imports of synthetic fiber blankets originating from China.
Kazakhstan: Initiation of safeguard investigation on wadding and articles of wadding
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On December 31, 2009 Kazakhstan initiated a safeguard investigation on wadding and articles of wadding, absorbents cotton and articles thereof.
India: Antidumping duties imposed on nylon tyre cord originating in Belarus
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On September 29, 2009 the government of India issued notification No.14/09/2008-DGAD recommending imposition of duties on nylon tyre cord fabric originating in Belarus. The conclusions confirm the provisional findings Notification No.
EC: Antidumping investigation concerning imports of synthetic fibre ropes originating in India
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On October 7, 2009 the European Communities issued a notice of initiation of an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of synthetic fibre ropes originating in India.
Mexico: Unilateral tariff elimination.
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