Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 0909
Seeds, Anise, Badian, Fennel, Coriander, Cumin Etc
United States of America: Postponement in imposition of reinspection user fees for food
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The U.S.China: VAT rebates for more than 2600 products
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On 3 June 2009, the government of China raised the Value Added Tax (VAT) rebates for designated textile and garment exports. Exporters of the benefiting products may recuperate part of the VAT included in intermediate products.Canada: Possible adoption of a licensing regime for food imports
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is considering adoption of a licensing regimeIndia: Tariff concessions for imports from enumerated LDCs
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On 13 August 2008, the government initiated a scheme granting tariff concessions to enumerated least developed countries (LDCs). The list of beneficiaries from the Indian programme has repeatedly been extended since.Vietnam: Fifth devaluation of the Dong
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On 17 August 2010, the State Bank of Vietnam has devalued the national currency, the Dong, for the fifth time since 2008.Venezuela: Devaluation of the Bolivar
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On 8 January 2010, the Venezuelan government announced the devaluation of the Bolivar. Instead of the existing fixed exchange rate at 2.15 Bs/US Dollar, the government now operates a two-tier system.Ethiopia: Repeated deliberate devaluation of the Birr
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According to numerous and consistent press reports, the National Bank of Ethiopia has repeatedly intervened to devalue its national currency since the end of 2008.Belgium: Interest rate subsidies and guarantees for primary producers hit by the financial crisis
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By notification of 22 January 2010, the Belgian authorities notified a temporary aid scheme for granting limited amounts of compatible aid under the Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support access to finance in the current financial aThailand: “Blue Complex” project of Commerce Ministry selling cheap products
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The Commerce Ministry of Thailand launched a "Blue Complex" project with more than 1000 products taking turns on promotional sale from 18 July 2009 onwards.
