EUDR: De(lay)ja vu
For folks in the palm trade, this feels like a case of de ja vu. It is almost exactly 12 months ago that the EUDR…
EU-Indonesia Trade Deal: A Game-Changer for Palm Markets?
The European Union and Indonesia have reached the “substantive conclusion” of their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The landmark deal will eliminate tariffs on approximately…
EU’s Mixed Signals on MSPO Create Confusion Over EUDR ‘Recognition’
The EU has sown confusion in a statement with Malaysia, where the EU acknowledged “MSPO certification as a credible sustainability scheme with a high standard…
Palm To Get Zero Tariff in US, EU-Mercosur Sets Stage For RI-EU
Trump Gives Indonesian Palm a Lifeline An overlooked part of the palm-trade news last week is that palm oil is likely to get to the…
The WTO Biodiesel Case: Who Said What?
The response to Indonesia’s victory over the EU in its dispute regarding biodiesel duties has been strong. Current and former officials, as well as industry…
Analysis: WTO Panel’s Ruling Against the EU’s Biodiesel Duties
Jakarta scores decisive WTO win Indonesia secured a comprehensive victory at the WTO this month, with a Panel ruling on European Union’s countervailing duties on…
EU-US agreement on EUDR: “Special treatment” for Washington but not Jakarta?
The European Union has committed to work with the United States to address concerns about the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), acknowledging that “production of the…
EUDR Guidance Confirms Worst Fears for Smallholders
The European Commission released its long-awaited EUDR guidance yesterday, and it’s exactly what palm oil producers feared: a technical document that papers over the regulation’s…
Malaysia matches Indonesia’s US tariff rate as both team up on anti-palm campaigns
The tariff differential between Indonesia and Malaysia that looked to tile US palm oil markets towards Indonesia has disappeared. The Trump administration has confirmed that…
US-Indonesia Deal: What Does it Mean for Palm? EUDR Déjà Vu Continues
Indonesia clinches 19% US tariff rate, Malaysia still negotiating Indonesia and the US have confirmed that Indonesia will receive a 19% “reciprocal tariff” rate on…
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