Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 3605
Matches, Except Pyrotechnic Articles
United States of America: Antidumping and countervailing duty investigation of matchbooks from India
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The only two U.S. firms that are still in the business of producing matchbooks seek the imposition of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on imports of matchbooks from India.Turkey: Definitive safeguard duty imposed on imports of matches
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On May 2, 2009 Turkey introduced a preliminary affirmative safeguard decision concerning imports of matches.Poland: State aid for companies in financial difficulties
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On May 26, 2009 the Polish government approved a programme of initiatives to revitalise the Polish economy, which are supposed to last until December 31, 2009.Switzerland: Proposals to strengthen rules for "Made in Switzerland” designations with implications for local content
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On 25 March 2009, the Federal Council decided to include foodstuffs as part of the legislative amendment project to strengthen protection for “Made in Switzerland” designations and the Swiss Cross (the ‘Swissness’ project).Kazakhstan: Announced 25% devaluation of the national currency.
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In the beginning of February 2009, as an anti-crisis measure, the Kazakh Government announced a 25% devaluation of the national currency (the tenge).Argentina: Amends Non-Automatic Licensing Requirements (effective from 5 May 2009)
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Effective 5 May 2009 Argentina has amended the coverage of its non-automatic licensing requirements on certain apparel products, household goods, machinery and tools, and miscellaneous goods.
