Core Viewpoint - The press conference highlighted the challenges faced by Shandong's foreign trade, particularly due to technical trade measures imposed by various countries, which significantly impact agricultural exports [1][2]. Group 1: Trade Measures and Impact - In 2024, 95 WTO members reported 6,484 technical trade measures, marking a 6.8% increase and setting a historical high, indicating that these measures are a critical factor affecting foreign trade exports [1][2]. - Agricultural products are a primary focus of these technical trade measures, leading to direct losses such as order cancellations and product returns due to stringent regulations and certification processes in overseas markets [1][2]. Group 2: Shandong Agricultural Exports - Shandong ranks first in agricultural product exports in China, accounting for 7.6% of the province's total export value, with agricultural exports reaching 121.74 billion yuan, a growth of 3.6% in the first three quarters [2]. - The Jinan Customs has conducted research on 31 foreign technical trade measures this year, successfully advocating for the cancellation of 6 measures and the modification or clarification of 19 measures related to poultry and broccoli [2]. Group 3: Strategies and Initiatives - Jinan Customs has strengthened monitoring and early warning systems, providing 1,073 warning messages and conducting 23 targeted training sessions to enhance compliance capabilities for exporters [2]. - The customs authority is actively participating in international consultations, tracking new developments in technical trade measures from major trading partners, and has proposed 11 key issues to gain a voice in rule-making [2]. - Jinan Customs aims to enhance service quality related to technical trade measures, promoting Shandong and the Yellow River basin's quality products to international markets [2].