On September 18, 2018, China’s State Council Tariff Commission (SCTC) announced that it would start enforcing additional import tariffs on U.S. products exported to China....
On September 20, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) invited public comments on a draft amendment to the notification concerning cross laminate timber....
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: Northeast China Is Now on the U.S. Flight Map

For the first time in a decade, direct flights to the United States from Northeastern China will be possible.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

South Africa: AgTradeNews

AgTradeNews is an FAS/Pretoria newsletter that focuses on trade opportunities in Southern Africa.
U.S. Christmas trees have had a tough season in Mexico, as higher prices, the peso depreciation, pest detections, and competition with domestic and artificial trees have all taken their toll.
SEMARNAT announced proposed modifications to NOM- 144-SEMARNAT-2012 which established phytosanitary measures for wood packaging materials.
International Agricultural Trade Report

Growth in U.S. Agricultural Exports to China

Over the past decade, the United States' agricultural exports to China have risen sharply, propelling China into its position as the fastest-growing and highest-value export destination...
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Italy: The Italian Wood Pellet Market

Italy is a leading EU consumer of wood pellets (3.4 million tons in 2014), with domestic consumption representing 96 percent of the total use.