Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 8429
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Mexico increases the number of US goods subject to retaliatory duties.
Description
On August 18, 2010, the Mexican Government increased the number of US products subjected to retaliatory duties.
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.
Brazil: Temporary import tariff reduction on various capital goods
Description
On 24 June 2010, the Brazilian government temporarily lowered import tariffs on range of capital goods.
Brazil: Temporary import tariff reduction on enumerated capital goods
Description
On 4 February 2010, the Brazilian government lowered import tariff on enumerated capital goods. The discounted import tariff of 2 percent will be granted until 31 December 2010.
Argentina: Subsidized export credits for capital goods and related services
Description
On May 14, 2010 the Bank of Investment and Foreign Commerce (BICE), second largest public bank in the country, launched a subsidized export credits program of USD 5 millions (20 millions of Argentinean pesos), aimed at boosting domestic prod
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.
India: Incentives to exporters through Market Linked Focus Programme
Description
On 12 January 2010, India announced an incentive scheme for exporters in sectors such as engineering, handicrafts , textiles, chemicals, electronics and some metals thorugh the market Linked Focus Programme (MLFP).
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
India: Union Budget 2010-11 announces Tariff measures
Description
The Union Budget 2010-11 was passed in the Parliament on 4 May, 2010. It announced a host of tariff measures for commodities and services. The budget also announced certain credit incentives for trade.
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.
