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India Raises Import Duties for US
NEW DELHI: India will raise duties on 30 products originating in the US, including motorcycles with engine capacity over 800 cc, fresh apples and almonds, as it strikes back against Washington's move to impose higher duties on Indian steel and aluminium exports, an official said.
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IMF Chief: Clouds over Global Economy are 'Getting Darker by the Day'
Escalating trade tensions are posing an increasing threat to the global economy, the head of the International Monetary Fund has warned.
"The clouds on the horizon ... are getting darker by the day," IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said at a news conference in Berlin on Monday.
European Commission Reacts to the US Restrictions on Steel and Aluminium Affecting the EU
Brussels, 31 May 2018
The US announced that starting on 1 June 2018 it will impose additional duties of 25 % and 10 % respectively on imports of steel and aluminium from the EU.
Japan Introduces Duties in Response to the United States New Fees
Japan plans to introduce 409 million$ US export duty. This is in a response to US duties on imports of steel and aluminum, reports Reuters.
The Asian country is a key ally of the United States, but despite of that it has not been exempted from the new fees, unlike other partners. So far, the state has not responded with reciprocal threats.
EU says metal tariffs 'prolong uncertainty' after US holds off
The European Union accused the United States on May 1 of prolonging "market uncertainty" with its decision to hold off on imposing controversial tariffs on metal imports from key global trading partners.
China challenges US over steel, aluminum tariffs at WTO
Beijing has requested dispute consultations with the United States at the World Trade Organization over US tariffs slapped on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum products, according to a WTO document published on April 10.
Turkey, EU agree to move together at WTO against US’ tariffs on steel: Ministry
Turkey and the European Union have decided to move together at the World Trade Organization (WTO) platform against the United States’ planned tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, the Turkish Economy Ministry has announced.
United States tells WTO of concerns over China’s new web access rules
The United States told the World Trade Organization on Feb. 23 that Chinese internet access rules coming into force next month appeared to create significant new restrictions for cross-border service suppliers and should be discussed at the WTO.
Proposed U.S. steel imports tax could affect Turkey
The U.S. Department of Commerce is considering imposing customs taxes or quotas for steel and aluminum imports.
Minister to citizens: Do not fear GMOs
This is because "the law will strictly note that cultivation of such organisms is explicitly forbidden," Tanjug has quoted the Serbian minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications as telling reporters.
According to Ljajic "restrictive bylaws would make marketing of GMOs practically impossible."
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