Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 3914
Ion-Exchangers Based On Plastics, In Primary Forms
India: Initiation of antidumping investigation on imports of geogrid/geostrips/geostraps made of polyester or glass fiber from China
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On 20 December 2010 the Indian authorities initiated an antidumping investigation concerning imports of geogrid/geostrips/geostraps made of polyester or glass fiber in all its forms (including all widths and lengths) originating in China.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.United States of America: Bill to ban imports of goods for which there is no registered domestic agent
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A bill that was under consideration in the U.S.Italy: Rescue aid to Vinyls Italia S.p.A. in amministrazione straordinaria
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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 ViCanada: 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.Russia: Announcement of New Modified Trade Strategy, 2011-2013
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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 DeveloBrazil: Public financing for the production of goods for exports by small and medium companies (pre-shipment phase)
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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
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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).
