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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.Canada: Enactment of the Safe Food for Canadians Act
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On November 20, 2012, the House of Commons in Canada approved on a unanimous vote Bill S-11, The Safe Food for Canadians Act. The bill will proceed to the Senate for royal assent, but will not come into force until the regulations are completed.Indonesia: Reduced number of gateways for horticulture imports
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Ministry of Agriculture Regulations 88, 89, and 90/2011, as well as 03/2012 restrict the entry and exit points of agriculture products, implement testing at the border for fruits, vegetables and cereals, and requires pre-approval of imports from tNorway: Increased duty-free quota access for agricultural products from EU
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In January 2011, the Norwegian government proposed a bill to Parliament on the entry into force of an agreement with the EU concerning extended trade in agriUnited 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.Zimbabwe: Trade implications of the mid-term fiscal policy review
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On 26 July 2011, the government presented its mid-term fiscal policy review. The following components of the review have implications for the national trade policy.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 regimeVietnam: 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.
