Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 2804
Hydrogen, Rare Gases And Other Nonmetals
EC: Initiation of antidumping investigation concerning imports of white phosphorus originating from Kazakhstan
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On 17 December 2011 the European Commission published an announcement of initiation of antidumping investigation concerning imports of white phosphorus originating from Kazakhstan.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.Poland: Rescue aid for Zaklady Chemiczne Police S.A.
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On 15 December 2009, the Polish authorities notified rescue aid in the form of a loan of PLN 150.000.000 (EUR 37.500.000) in favor of Zaklady Chemiczne Police S.A.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.Canada: Elimination of import tariffs on all manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment
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As an accompanying measure to its 2010 budget, the Canadian government announced on 9 March 2010 that it intends to eliminate all remaining tariffs on manufacturing inputs and machinery and equipment in the near future.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.Nigeria: Deliberate devaluation of the Naira
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According to numerous and consistent press reports, the Central Bank of Nigeria has deliberately devalued the local currency at the end of 2008.Russia: Preferences to domestic producers in ammendments to Government Procurement Law
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Changes have been made in state procurement legislation.Ukraine: Support of steel and chemical sectors
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The Government, seeking to support the steel and chemical sectors, has extended until the end of 2009 a number of preferences which were originally granted in Government Resolution No 925 of 14 October 2008 and in a Memorandum signed between metal
