Since May, Japan, Greece, Nigeria and other countries have banned the import and export of thousands of commodities. Relevant foreign trade enterprises need to pay attention to policy trends in a timely manner to effectively avoid risks and reduce economic losses.
Japan
Restrictions on 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment exports
According to Xinhua News Agency, on May 23, the Japanese government officially introduced export control measures for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, which will be implemented on July 23. Including lithography, etching, heat treatment, cleaning, testing and other 6 categories of 23 kinds of semiconductor manufacturing equipment (or items), mainly for high-end semiconductor manufacturing equipment, in the list of controlled items in the Chinese mainland, Russia and other regions, need to obtain a license from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. On May 25, a spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce said that Japan should immediately correct its wrong practices from maintaining international economic and trade rules and Sino-Japanese economic and trade cooperation, avoid relevant measures hindering the normal cooperation and development of the semiconductor industry between the two countries, and effectively maintain the stability of the supply chain of the global semiconductor industry chain. China will reserve the right to take measures and resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
June 1 ban on sale of crayfish and colored turtles
According to Japanese media reports, from June 1st, Japan will list crayfish and colored turtles as "conditional specific alien creatures" and prohibit the sale or release. Violators will face up to 3 years in prison or up to 3 million yen (About 150000 yuan) fine. The Japanese side said that crayfish and colored turtles are alien species that have seriously affected the Japanese ecosystem.
Singapore
Stop Importing Hogs from Indonesia's Bran Island
Singapore has stopped importing live pigs from Indonesia's Bran Island due to an outbreak of African swine fever in Indonesia, according to Singapore's News Asia. Bran Island is home to Indonesia's largest pig farm, capable of exporting about 1000 pigs a day to Singapore. Since the outbreak of African swine fever here in April this year, more than 35000 pigs have died and 119000 pigs have been culled.
Suspend imports of French poultry and its products
Due to the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in the French provinces of Ronde and Perez-Atlantic, on May 25, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced that it was affected by the highly pathogenic avian influenza epidemic in France. Temporary restrictions on the import of poultry and its products near the area.
Australia
Ban all over-the-counter e-cigarette imports
According to a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on May 2, as part of the largest tobacco control action in more than a decade, the Australian government announced that it will introduce a series of control measures to combat the further spread of e-cigarettes among young people. According to reports, although the Australian government clearly stipulates that there must be a prescription to legally sell e-cigarettes, due to weak industry supervision, e-cigarettes have become popular among urban young people as an entertainment product in the past few years. To address this issue, Australian Health Minister Butler announced that Australia will ban all over-the-counter e-cigarette imports and sales.
United States
Strictly restrict enterprises' investment in some Chinese high-tech industries
According to Bloomberg News, Biden plans to sign an executive order before and after the Hiroshima Summit of the G7 leaders to strictly restrict U.S. companies' investment in some of China's high-tech industries; among them, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technology may face a comprehensive investment ban.
, Montana Blocked Several Chinese APP
On May 17,, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a decree banning TikTok across the state from January 1, 2024, and not allowing Google and Apple's app stores to provide download channels for TikTok. It also became the first state in the United States to completely ban TikTok. At the same time, the governor of Montana also issued a decree "to expand the TikTok ban. According to the decree documents, Chinese applications such as WeChat, Temu, CapCut and Lemon8 will be banned on the equipment of Montana government and third-party companies, and the ban will take effect on June 1 this year.
Ban on Importing Russian Enriched Uranium
On May 16,, a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that would restrict the import of uranium from Russia to the United States. The bill would ban imports of Russian enriched uranium after 90 days of enactment.
New round of export restrictions include 1200 kinds of goods
On May 19, local time, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation announced that the US Department of Commerce has imposed export restrictions on 71 companies associated with Russia, some of which are from Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. According to reports, the export restrictions set by the United States this time include more than 1200 commodities, including building materials, paints, paper, fabrics, equipment and means of transportation.
United Kingdom
Ban on Importing Russian Diamonds
days ago, British Prime Minister Sunac's office issued a statement outlining Britain's new sanctions against Russia. Britain announced it would ban the import of Russian diamonds and other metals and impose new sanctions on 86 individuals and companies suspected of having ties to Russia's military industry. The British government says it hopes the new restrictions will clamp down on Russia's diamond trade, as well as other exports such as copper, aluminum and nickel.
Will ban imports of Russian nickel
Foreign media on May 19 reported that the United Kingdom will ban the import of Russian nickel products, but the Group of Seven (G7) other member states will not do so.
Source: China Cargo Association