Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 0102
Bovine Animals, Live
United States of America: New farm bill under development
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The agriculture committees in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate are developing new farm bills to replace the previous (2008) farm bill. Each of them approved their versions in the week of May 13, 2013.Belarus: Compensation for loss of crops, cattle and poultry
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With Decree № 134 of March 28, 2013, the Council of Ministers of Belarus introduced a new scheme to compensate 50 per cent of crop loss and 100 per cent of cattle or poultry loss in six Belarusian regions and in Minsk.Russian Federation: Tax benefits for farmers
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On September 19, 2012, the State Duma, the Lower House of the Russian Parliament, adopted amendments to the Federal Tax Code, which have the aim to support farmers in light of Russia’s accession to the WTO.Turkey: Increase of import tariffs on live bovine animals and sheep
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Effective July 8, 2012, the Turkish Government increased the following import tariffs:Canada: Enactment of the Safe Food for Canadians Act
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On November 20, 2012, the House of Commons in Canada approved on a unanimous vote Bill S-11, The Safe Food for Canadians Act. The bill will proceed to the Senate for royal assent, but will not come into force until the regulations are completed.Turkey: Tariff increase for livestock and meat imports
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A Turkish government decision to raise tariffs on imports of livestock and meat took effect on October 30, 2012 after publication in the Official Gazette (Decree no. 2012/3758).Indonesia: Significant reduction of import quota for beef
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In March 2012, Indonesia reduced the import quota for beef from 100'000 tonnes (in 2011) to 34'000 tonnes (in 2012). The significant reduction was taken in order to promote local beef farmers.Republic of Korea: Temporary reduction of import tariffs
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Republic of Korea temporary reduced import tariffs (to zero) on certain products, i.e.Russia: Government subsidies for livestock breeding for 2012
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By the Russian Government decree № 258-p from 28 February 2012 Russia has introduced and distributed around its regions the government subsidies for livestock breeding for 2012.Peru: Widespread import tariff reductions
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On 11 April 2011, the government of Peru annouced a widespread reduction of import tariffs covering 799 products. For 792 products, import tariffs shall be reduced from 13 to 11 percent.
