Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 5807
Russia: Trade Ministry approves Light Industry Strategy until 2020
Description
The Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has approved a light industry development strategy for the period until 2020.
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.
Austria: Rescue Aid for Eybl Austria GmbH
Description
On 13 February 2009, Austria notified a rescue aid destined to the firm Eybl Austria Gmbh ("Eybl Austria"), a company active in the manufacturing of textiles.
Mexico: Unilateral tariff elimination.
Description
Brazil: 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.
India: Extension of service tax refund for exporters
Description
As of 7 December 2008, the Indian government has extended its service tax refund scheme to another constituency.
India: Pre and post shipment export credit
Description
On 1 December 2008, the Bank of India implemented an export credit scheme as part of the Indian government's crisis response programme. Under the scheme, companies from designated sectors will have access to low-interest export credit.
Poland: State aid for companies in financial difficulties
Description
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.
Brazil: Automatic import licensing for selected products
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As a general rule imports into Brazil are exempted from import licensing, an exception being drawback imports.
India: Union Budget's implications for tariffs and other trade policies.
Description
In his Budget Speech of 6 July 2009, the Indian Minister of Finance made a number of announcements that affect Indian commercial policies. These include:
"Restoring Export Growth








