Overseas Updates
On Nov 6, 2025, India's Commerce Ministry issued a positive final ruling on the first anti-dumping sunset review of Malaysian 4-12mm clear float glass (customs code 7005), recommending 5-year anti-dumping duties with min prices $366/ton (Kibing Group) and $374/ton (others). It also recaps previous related rulings and the 2025 review initiation.
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It has been over 100 days since the US-EU tariff agreement reached in Scotland on July 27. The US imposes 15% tariffs on most EU goods, hitting German exports (down to 2021 low vs US) and industries like automotive (VW, Mercedes-Benz profits plunge), machinery, chemical. German economy stagnates, EU has internal criticism, and agreement details have disputes.
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At the Shanghai CIIE, Argentine businesses (including 13 meat firms) highlight strong China-Argentina trade ties (China is Argentina's largest trading partner). The Argentine business community dismisses US pressure to "push China out", emphasizing mutual complementarity and interdependence. Argentina aims to expand meat exports to China amid its growing middle class, viewing CIIE as a key platform.
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A DIHK survey shows Germany's economy hasn't recovered despite government reforms. It covers 23,000 firms, with low business confidence, sluggish investment/employment. Forecasts: stagnation this year, 0.7% weak growth next year. DIHK's Melnikov calls for faster burden reduction and structural reforms.
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On September 25, 2025, Korea issued a positive final anti-dumping ruling on Thai particleboard, recommending 13.03-15.18% duties for 5 years (tax number 4410.11.1000). It also noted the 2024 investigation, 2025 preliminary ruling and temporary duties.
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On Nov 5, European Council reached agreement on amending European Climate Law, updated 2035 emission reduction targets, maintained 2040 net GHG cut by 90% from 1990, approved updated NDC target, and introduced measures like carbon credits offsetting.
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On October 29, 2025, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a positive final ruling on the second anti-dumping sunset review of Chinese-origin FKM (fluororubber), recommending 5-year continued anti-dumping duties (USD1.04-8.86/kg) for specific Chinese manufacturers. It also recaps prior related investigations.
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On Nov 4, 2025, Mexico's Ministry of Economy initiated the 5th sunset review of anti-dumping investigations on seamless steel pipes from Japan. The dumping period is Jul 1,2024-Jun30,2025, injury period Jul1,2020-Jun30,2025, involving specific TIGIE tax numbers. Mexico first launched the probe in 1999, imposed 99.9% duty in 2000, and extended it via 4 previous sunset reviews.
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On November 4th local time, Iraqi Prime Minister Saddam Hussein ordered to halt imports of gasoline, diesel and kerosene as Iraq's production meets domestic consumption needs.
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Late October rainfall in India damaged crops (soybeans, cotton etc.), reducing yield/quality and farmers' income. Combined with long-term debt, farmers face hardships. US-India trade talks are deadlocked over agriculture; Modi government won't compromise to protect farmers' livelihoods.
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On October 31st, Zhao Zenglian (Deputy Director General of China Customs) met Dimi Dooley (Ireland's Minister of State for Agriculture, Food and Maritime Affairs) and his delegation. They discussed deepening China-Ireland Customs inspection quarantine cooperation and promoting safe, convenient agricultural & food trade. Irish Ambassador O'Brien attended.
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On September 29, 2025, Morocco terminated the second sunset review investigation of anti-dumping measures on Danish-origin insulin (effective Oct 1, 2025) and decided not to continue the measures, responding to the applicant's withdrawal request. Relevant background includes past investigations, duties, and price commitments.
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