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On January 14, 2025, the Panamanian Food Agency (APA) and the Ministry of Health of Panama confirmed that the dairy plants registration process has been significantly expedited, resolving a trade barrier created on July 17, 2023.

On December 17, 2024, the Dominican Republic issued Decree 693-24, to limit rice imports into the country. The Decree establishes a quota of 23,300 metric tons (MT) for U.S. rice, subject to a 0 percent ad valorem tariff.

On January 26, 2025, the PRC Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau (TRIB) published notice 2025 No. 28 which includes the relevant questionnaires for exporters, importers, and domestic producers registered to take part in the imported beef safeguard investigation.

Argentina will cut export taxes on major agricultural commodities, effective January 27, 2025, on key crops including soybeans, corn, and wheat.

On December 25, 2024, Türkiye unexpectedly increased the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on distilled spirits by 12.5 percent, excluding domestically produced raki.

2015 Korean potato production decreased eight percent to 546,000 metric tons (MT) from 591,000 MT in 2014.

On July 13, 2016, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft requirements for imported canine genetics via G/SPS/N/RUS/127 and the corresponding form of a unified EAEU veterinary...

On July 12, 2016, India notified a draft regulation related to Microbiological Standards of Fruits and Vegetables and their Products to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

India notified its draft regulations relating to fats, oils, oats and pasta products to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments.

During the debate on TTIP organized by three influential NGOs - the Green Institute, the Institute of Global Responsibility and the Institute of Civil Affairs...

Slovakia took over its first ever European Union (EU) Council Presidency on July 1, 2016.