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French Government Proposes Anti-waste and Circular Economy Law Covering Numerous Consumer Goods

26 July 2019

On 10 July 2019, the French Government presented an ambitious proposal for an “anti-waste” and circular economy law (the Law Proposal) to France’s Council of Ministers. The Law Proposal is divided into four sections, which are titled “Information to Consumers”, “Fight against Waste”, “Responsibilities of Producers” and “Miscellaneous Provisions”. More

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China Clarifies Future of New-Energy Vehicle Tax Exemption Scheme

16 July 2019

With the aim of convincing the international community that it takes the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights very seriously, China has announced a robust new nationwide approach to the issue, while also specifying the measures to be used to ensure such rights are respected. More

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Argentina Lowers Duties on Gas-Powered Lorries

11 July 2019

Argentina recently lowered to two or five percent its most-favoured nation duty on certain gas-powered lorries as well as certain other gas-powered motor vehicles and engines. More

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Additional Input Sought on Possible Amendments to Energy Standards for Small Electric Motors

03 June 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy has extended from 24 May to 7 June the deadline for public input in connection with an on-going effort to determine whether to amend the current mandatory energy conservation standards for small electric motors. More

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U.S. Terminates Duty-Free Benefits for Turkey

20 May 2019

President Trump issued a proclamation on 16 May rescinding Turkey’s designation as a beneficiary country under the Generalised System of Preferences, effective 17 May. More

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Tariff Decision on Autos and Auto Parts Delayed Six Months

20 May 2019

On 17 May, the White House issued a proclamation in response to the DOC’s report under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on automobiles, light trucks and automotive parts. The report had been submitted to the White House on 17 February and a decision in response to those findings was required by 17 May. More

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Legislation to Limit Section 232 Presidential Authority Still in the Works as Lawmaker Complains About Exclusion Process

07 May 2019

Effective 1 June 2018, the United States implemented additional tariffs of 25 percent and 10 percent on imports of steel and aluminium, respectively, under the national security threat authority of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. More

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Amendments to Energy Test Procedures for Electric Motors under Review

25 April 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking public comments by 24 June on a proposal to amend its energy test procedures for small electric motors and electric motors by further harmonising its procedures with industry practice and adopting industry provisions to ensure the comparability of test results. More

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Miscellaneous Latin American AD Actions on Mainland Chinese Products

25 April 2019

Topics: Argentina Issues AD Duty Order on Shock Absorbers for Motorcycles; Argentina Declines to Issue AD Duty Order on Vacuum Cleaners. More

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RAPEX Removes Dangerous Products from European Market but Significant Concerns Remain over Imports

18 April 2019

On 9 April 2019, it was announced that the Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Consumer Products (“RAPEX”) had removed more than 2,000 dangerous products from the European market in 2018. However, according to the European Commission, much remains to be done about security, notably with regard to products originating in mainland China. More

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