AreaEuropean Union
Commodity GroupBiofuels
CommodityBiodiesel
Date01/05/2018
Policy CategoryTrade
Policy InstrumentImport policy - trade dispute
DescriptionDecided to register, as of 25 May 2018, imports of biodiesel from Argentina in the context of an on-going trade investigation regarding the alleged subsidization of biodiesel production in Argentina.
NotesIn the context of on-going trade investigations regarding the alleged subsidization of biodiesel production in Argentina, the European Commission ordered to register, as of 25 May 2018, all imports of biodiesel from Argentina. While the decision does not prejudge the outcome of the case, the measure would facilitate retroactive application of any future anti-subsidy measures. Reportedly, since the investigations launch last January, biodiesel imports from Argentina have increased sharply, especially after the bloc removed anti-dumping duties that had been in place since 2013 (see MPPU May18).
