Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 8702
Public-Transport Type Passenger Motor Vehicles
EC: Definitive antidumping duty on imports of certain aluminium road wheels originating in China
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On 13 August 2009 the European Communities initiated an antidumping investigation on imports of certain aluminium road wheels originating in China.Spain: Competitiveness plan of the automotive sector – Realization of investments aimed at the manufacturing of more environmental friendly products
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On 6 March 2009, Spain notified the above mentioned aid measure.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.China: Restructuring of equipment manufacturing industry
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On 12 May 2009, the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) of the People's Republic of China issued a Planning Release entitled Restructuring and Revitalization of Planning for the Equipment Manufacturing Industry.Brazil: Interest rate reduction on public financing for the export of capital goods
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On 10th September 2009, the Brazilian Development Bank (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico, BNDES) implemented a new Program for Investment Support (called BNDES PSI) throught Resolution nº 3759, with a specific sub-prograKazakhstan: Announced 25% devaluation of the national currency.
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In the beginning of February 2009, as an anti-crisis measure, the Kazakh Government announced a 25% devaluation of the national currency (the tenge).United States of America: Government purchase of vehicles from the "Big Three" producers
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The U.S. Congress considered, but then rejected, a Buy-America provision affecting the purchase of motor vehicles by several U.S. government agencies.Nigeria: Introduction of uniform duty rates for imported vehicles
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The Nigeria Customs Service has introduced a uniform import duty rate on imported vehicles based on ex-factory prices.Thailand: Reduction of import duties on eco-car parts and materials.
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On July 16th 2009 The Board of Investment (BOI), part of the Ministry of Industry of Thailand, granted a special incentive to eco-car projects.United States of America: Support for General Motors and Chrysler.
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The U.S. Government has provided billions of dollars in loans and other forms of support to two of the Big Three automotive producers (i.e., Chrysler and General Motors).
