Canada has initiated a global safeguard investigation into certain imported wood products, the Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam said, urging preparations for appropriate response strategies.
Egypt has issued a series of decisions to impose definitive safeguard duties on imports of cold-rolled steel, coated and color-coated steel, hot-rolled steel and steel billets.
The products under investigation include ceramic tiles, such as floor, pavement, hearth or wall tiles, ceramic mosaic cubes and similar products, whether mounted on a backing or not.
At the meetings held in Việt Nam''s central city of Đà Nẵng, both sides shared s on changes in relevant laws, policies and organisational structures, while exchanging views on each country’s import regulations.
Data from the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) show that to date, Việt Nam has faced 293 trade defence investigations initiated by foreign partners.
Despite these risks, Turkey is still an attractive market with 84 million people, a strong economy, and a key location linking the Middle East and the European Union.
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has implemented safeguard measures on Vietnamese textiles and garments, with these measures taking effect for a period of six months.
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will convene the second annual Trade Defence Forum in HCM City on September 25, following a successful inaugural event last year.
The Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam urges manufacturers and exporters to increase origin transparency to cope with the European Union’s trade defence investigations, which are rising amid an increase in global trade tensions.
Enterprises are facing mounting pressure from an increase in trade defence measures, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Việt Nam is facing 284 trade remedy investigations as of April 2025.
Amid global tax volatility and rising protectionism, Vietnamese enterprises must strengthen their response to trade measures to sustain exports and protect the country’s position in global supply chains, a conference in HCM City heard on May 7.
The project to build a comprehensive database of domestic industries aims to enhance the capacity and efficiency of trade remedy investigations. It also serves as a strategic tool to protect domestic production.