Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 4411
Fiberboard Of Wood Or Other Ligneous Materials
United States of America: Bill to ban imports of goods for which there is no registered domestic agent
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A bill under consideration in the U.S.
The Custom Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan
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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
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.
Brazil: new credit line for exports of consumer goods
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The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) implemented a new credit line amounting R$ 7 billions for the pre-shipment phase of exports of consumer goods, in a decision announced on 29 April 2010.
Ethiopia: Repeated deliberate devaluation of the Birr
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According to numerous and consistent press reports, the National Bank of Ethiopia has repeatedly intervened to devalue its national currency since the end of 2008.
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.
Sierra Leone: Increases in tariff, restoration of tariffs on certain goods
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The 2010 government budget speech contained the following changes in tariffs.
Argentina: Conclusion of AD investigation on some fiberboard of woods floors from China, Germany and Switzerland.
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On January 28 2010 the Government of Argentina announced the conclusion of an antidumping investigation on some fiberboard of woods floors originating from China, Germany and Switzerland. No AD duties were imposed.
United States of America: Renewal of preferential trade programs
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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.
Mexico: Unilateral tariff elimination.
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