In the October 7, 2010 edition of the Official Journal of the European Union, the following trade-related notices were posted:
In the October 8, 2010 edition of the Official Journal of the European Union, the following trade-related notices were posted:
In the October 6, 2010 edition of the Official Journal of the European Union, the following trade-related notices were posted:
At the 9th China-ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting, China's Minister of Commerce Chen announced that trade value between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) went up 49.6% year-on-year in the first seven months to $161 billion, with ASEAN enjoying a surplus of $7.54 billion. Chen also stated that the growth rate of ASEAN’s export to China is much higher than that of its imports from China.
The European Union and South Korea signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on October 6, 2010. The EU states that this is the most ambitious FTA it has ever negotiated and its first with an Asian country. The date of provisional application will be July 1, 2011, pending formal consent by the European Parliament, ratification of the agreement by Member States, etc.
The European Union and Malaysia launched negotiations for a free trade agreement on October 5, 2010. The negotiations will cover tariffs, non-tariff barriers as well as commitments on other trade related issues, notably procurement, competition and sustainable development.
Mexico's Diario Oficial of October 6, 2010 lists notices from the Secretary of the Economy as follows:
The World Trade Organization announces that the Committee on Trade and Development has approved a proposal by Brazil, China, India and the U.S. to establish a transparency mechanism for preferential trade arrangements. India, Brazil and China reported on their programs to provide duty-free, quota-free market access to least-developed countries. The proposal is to be transmitted to the General Council for adoption.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a summary of Plant Health Import Requirements for Temperate Fresh Fruit Approved for Entry into Canada.
On September 20, 2010, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a final determination of dumping on greenhouse bell peppers originating in or exported from the Netherlands that are usually classified under Harmonized System classification number: 0709.60.90.10.