Sanctions

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This subtopic provides an overview of sanctions. It is aimed at lawyers who need a high-level overview of the legal framework. This subtopic contains the following guidance:

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    Practice Note: The UK sanctions framework under SAMLA 2018

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    Practice Note:Understanding the UK trade sanctions regime

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    Practice Note:UK sanctions regimes currently in force

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    Practice Note: UK sanctions regimes currently in force

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    Practice Note: Sanctions regime—global

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Latest International Trade News

TRA opens anti-subsidy investigation into creamy/white limestone imports from Portugal

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has opened an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of creamy/white limestone from Portugal following an application from a UK producer. The application alleges that subsidies provided by the Portuguese government are causing injury to the UK domestic industry and identifies 14 subsidy programmes, including grants, non-refundable financing and funded payments aimed at supporting the stone industry. These subsidies are alleged to have enabled Portuguese producers to invest in more efficient machinery and strengthen their competitive position in overseas markets. The investigation period covers 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, while the injury period spans 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2025. Creamy/white limestone is described as a natural stone product used in high-end architectural projects, heritage restorations and premium commercial builds.

International Trade weekly highlights—15 January 2026

This week's edition of International Trade weekly highlights includes: the World Trade Organization (WTO) announcing Madagascar’s initiation of a safeguard investigation into imports of dry pastries and breakfast cereals, the WTO announcing Madagascar's initiation of a safeguard investigation into imports of plastic pipes and tubes and accessories, the WTO announcing Türkiye's initiation of a safeguard investigation into polyethylene terephthalate resin imports, and the WTO announcing Türkiye's initiation of a safeguard investigation into terephthalic acid imports.

WTO announces Madagascar's initiation of safeguard investigation into imports of dry pastries and breakfast cereals

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reported that Madagascar notified the Committee on Safeguards on 6 January 2026 of the initiation of a safeguard investigation on 24 December 2025 concerning imports of dry pastries and breakfast cereals. The notification requires interested parties to submit completed investigation questionnaires within 30 days of the publication of the relevant communiqué and allows them to request technical assistance from Madagascar's National Authority in charge of Trade Corrective Measures (ANMCC), while completing the questionnaires. The investigation aims to assess whether increased imports of dry pastries and breakfast cereals are causing, or threatening to cause, serious injury to Madagascar's domestic industry.

WTO announces Türkiye's initiation of safeguard investigation into polyethylene terephthalate resin imports

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reported that Türkiye notified the Committee on Safeguards on 6 January 2026 of the initiation of a safeguard investigation on 31 December 2025 concerning imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin. The notification requires interested parties to submit completed investigation questionnaires within 30 days of the publication of the relevant communiqué and allows them to request technical assistance from Türkiye's Ministry of Trade, Directorate General for Imports, while completing the questionnaires. The investigation aims to assess whether increased imports of PET resin are causing, or threatening to cause, serious injury to Türkiye's domestic industry.

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