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....
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Netherlands: The Diverse Effects of the Drought

This report outlines the effects of the recent drought on agricultural production in the Netherlands.
The Secretariat of Economy (SE) on August 15, 2018, announced in the Diario Oficial (Federal Register) a maximum sugar quota of 750,876.85 metric tons on a raw value basis for export....
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Japan: Biofuels Annual

Japan’s current renewable energy policy focuses on generating power from solar, wind, and geothermal sources. Imports of wood pellets have been increasing for thermal power generation.
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Philippines: Biofuels Annual

Local ethanol production is expected to increase through 2017 due to a modest buildup in capacity.
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Colombia: Biofuels Annual

Colombia’s biofuel mandates remain unchanged resulting in little incentive to increase production or consumption.