TODAY ON THE COMMODİTY EXCHANGE AGENDA
Changes to Customs Duty Rates on Certain Products
In a letter received from the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), with reference to a letter from the Ministry of Trade; it is stated that, under legislation that has entered into force in Mexico, customs duties on the product groups specified in the letter have been revised to rates ranging from 5% to 50% in order to protect domestic industry, reduce dependence on imports and address Mexico's trade imbalances with countries with which it has no Free Trade Agreement.
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January 2026 Electronic Chat Meetings
In a letter received from the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), with reference to a letter from the Ministry of Trade; it is stated that "Electronic Chats with Our Commercial Counsellors" meetings are organized to bring together our Commercial Counsellors and Attachés with the business community, and participation links for the electronic chat meetings to be held in January are provided.
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Request for Input for the 13th Session of the Türkiye-Tajikistan Joint Economic Commission
In a letter received from the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), with reference to a letter from the Ministry of Trade; it is stated that the 13th Session of the Türkiye-Tajikistan Intergovernmental Joint Economic Commission (JEC) is expected to be held in Dushanbe on 18 February 2026, and that up-to-date briefing notes are needed on matters falling within TOBB's remit and authority.
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Access to Russian Standards
In a letter received from the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), with reference to a letter from the Ministry of Trade; it is stated that Russian national standards (GOST) have been delivered digitally to the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) through the Russian standardization authority (ROSSTANDART) for free use by Turkish manufacturers and exporters.
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