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On May 23, the GOI’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) published notification numbers 45/2018 and 46/2018 regarding increases in the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on several imported agricultural products....
In response to U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, Mexico announced tariffs on $3.6 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products effective immediately.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: China to Cut Tariffs on Agricultural Products

On July 1, China will cut most-favored-nation (MFN) tariffs for 1,449 taxable items, including several agricultural and seafood items.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Canada: Protracted Freight Rail Strike Averted

Less than 36 hours after it began, both sides reached a tentative agreement on a four-year contract, allowing full operations to resume at 6:00 am local time across Canada on May 31.
International Agricultural Trade Report

United States Agricultural Exports to Japan Remain Promising

There is an array of opportunities for U.S. agricultural exporters in Japan, though its unique culture and regulatory environment present challenges.
This report provides overall information on regulations and standards for importing U.S. food and beverages into Argentina.
In order to maintain soybean processing at normal levels, Argentina is importing US soybeans for the first time in over two decades.
On May 25, 2018, the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will enter into force in the European Union.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Ethiopia: Africa’s Free Trade Deal Moves Ahead

Last March, 44 countries signed onto the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Kenya and Ghana have ratified, leaving 20 to ratify before the agreement comes into force.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

India: India Clarifies on QRs for Pea Imports

On May 16, 2018, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a clarification on its April 25, 2018, notification regarding the quantitative restrictions (QRs) on imports of peas....
On May 18, 2018 MOFCOM announced that it will drop its antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing (CVD) duty investigation on imports of U.S. sorghum, which was initiated on February 4....
Stacked column chart illustrating the growth of U.S. agricultural exports to FTA partners verses a decrease in exports to non-FTA partners.