Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 3914
Ion-Exchangers Based On Plastics, In Primary Forms
Vietnam: Fifth devaluation of the Dong
Description
On 17 August 2010, the State Bank of Vietnam has devalued the national currency, the Dong, for the fifth time since 2008.
United States of America: Bill to ban imports of goods for which there is no registered domestic agent
Description
A bill under consideration in the U.S.
Italy: Rescue aid to Vinyls Italia S.p.A. in amministrazione straordinaria
Description
By letter dated 2 March 2010, registered the same day, the Italian authorities notified, in line with Article 108 (3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (hereinafter "TFEU") their intention to grant a rescue aid to Vi
The Custom Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan
Description
The Customs Union (hereinafter – CU) was established between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia on the basis of the Eurasian economic community (EurAsEC) and is based on a system of treaties between or with participation of CU member
Canada: Elimination of import tariffs on all manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment
Description
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
Description
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.
Russia: Announcement of New Modified Trade Strategy, 2011-2013
Description
Priorities for the customs and tariff policy of Russia will be adjusted according to the draft guidelines for customs and tariff policy in 2011 and the planned period 2012 and 2013 which has been prepared by the Russian Ministry of Economic Develo
United States of America: Renewal of preferential trade programs
Description
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: Public financing for the production of goods for exports by small and medium companies (pre-shipment phase)
Description
Companies with gross annual income up to R$ 60 million will be able to obtain credit from the Export Financing Program - PROEX for the production of goods destined for export.
Switzerland: Proposals to strengthen rules for "Made in Switzerland” designations with implications for local content
Description
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).
