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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
Bolivia: Import ban on vehicles above a certain age
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Since December 2008, the government of Bolivia has restricted the imports of used vehicles above a certain age. In doing so, the government aims to lower emissions in the country.
Venezuela: Import ban on auto parts lifted
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As published in the official gazette on 3 May 2010, the Venezuelan government has lifted the import ban on certain auto parts. Under the new regime, parts and components for passenger vehicles may again be imported to Venezuela.
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.
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.
Argentina: Extension of tax exemptions for locally produced capital goods
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On February 4, 2010, the Government of Argentina announced an extension of a tax-exemption program that benefits capital goods producers.
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.
Russia: Injection of 4,4 billion rubles (97 milllion Euros) into the charter capital of the Science Corporation "Uralvagonzavod"
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has signed a ruling (the Government Decree # 1346-p from 15 September 2009) to inject 4,4 billion rubles into the charter capital of machine building plant "Uralvagonzavod" (
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Russia: The programme of the anti-crisis measures of the Russian Government - 2009
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On 19 June 2009 the Government of the Russian Federation had approved certain measures of support to the industries which are considered perspective from the import-substitution and increase of domestic demand.
