US delays 50% additional tariffs on certain Canadian goods
The US has delayed the imposition of 50% additional tariffs on certain Canadian goods by three days as the two countries continue negotiations over longstanding trade disputes. The tariffs, originally scheduled to take effect on 19 August 2026,
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Bangladesh: NBR clarifies HS code rules for solar import duty benefits
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has clarified that industrial users can continue to import solar equipment at a 1% import duty under the capital machinery facility, resolving confusion over a statutory regulatory order (SRO). The
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US set to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
The US is set to impose 50% tariffs on nearly USD 20 billion of Canadian goods beginning 19 August 2026, according to an announcement made under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The duties would affect approximately 5.2% of the USD 383
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EU escalates trade defence with sophisticated anti-circumvention campaign on glass fibres
The European Union returned to an aggressive trade defence posture this week, with activity dominated by a massive package of anti-dumping measures. Regulators imposed sweeping new duties on glass fibre products from China and Egypt and on
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South Africa clarifies retrospective certificates of origin for China zero-tariff treatment
South Africa’s Customs and Excise Act allows certificates of origin to be issued retrospectively for eligible shipments under specified circumstances, according to a clarification issued on 13 August 2026. Rule 46A6.13 (e) of the Customs and
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US: Trump administration wins court backing elimination of tariff exemption on low-value imports
The US Court of International Trade issued a ruling on 13 August 2025 that sided with the Trump administration's decision to eliminate the "de minimis" tariff exemption for small-value imports below USD 800. The three-judge panel found that the
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US: Trump administration to impose steep tariffs on drone imports to boost domestic production
The Trump administration is imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and drone components, as part of efforts to reduce US reliance on foreign suppliers and potentially accelerate the decoupling of drone supply chains from China. Under
See MoreEU pivots from administrative cleanup to aggressive trade defence, targeting Chinese goods
After a week that began with a massive administrative consolidation of existing trade defence measures and transitioned into routine agricultural tariff management, the European Union pivoted sharply back to an aggressive protectionist stance. The
See MoreUS: Trump administration returns USD 100 billion in struck-down tariffs
The Trump Administration has disbursed roughly USD 100 billion in refunds from tariffs the Supreme Court invalidated in February, according to a court filing released 5 August 2025. The figure represents about 60% of the USD 166 billion the
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US: Trump administration to reject solar industry push for faster polysilicon tariff rollout
The Trump administration is expected to reject requests from some US solar manufacturers to accelerate the implementation of a proposed 15% tariff and price floor on imported polysilicon products. The measures could be announced as early as Thursday
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US: 25 Democratic states challenge Trump’s forced-labour tariffs
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US states has challenged the Trump administration in court, alleging that the President's latest tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, like many of his previous sweeping tariff measures, exceed the legal
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Canada imposes provisional safeguard tariff on imports of wood cabinets, vanities
Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue announced a provisional safeguard measure, in the form of a 25% surtax, on imports of certain wood cabinets and vanities, on 31 July 2026, while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal safeguard
See MoreUS: Trump administration plans 15% tariff on polysilicon, solar imports
The Trump administration is expected to announce a 15% tariff and introduce minimum import prices on polysilicon and related solar products, including wafers, cells, and solar panels, following a national security investigation conducted under
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UK shifts steel strategy to quotas, activates major bicycle duties
After four days of administrative quiet, UK trade policy saw significant implementation this week, defined by a strategic shift in the steel sector and a major reinforcement of trade defences for bicycles. The expiry of long-standing anti-dumping
See MoreEU unleashes broad trade defence campaign targeting China, Russia, and now US Biofuels
The European Union executed a significant protectionist shift this week, defined by a sustained and escalating campaign of trade defence actions. The week began with sweeping new controls on Russian industrial materials taking effect and was
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Argentina: ARCA removes export caps, simplifies small shipment rules
Argentina's tax authority (ARCA) announced on 29 July 2026 that it has scrapped value limits on postal and courier exports under General Resolution ARCA No. 5883, effective 30 July 2026, and has streamlined documentation requirements for incoming
See MoreArgentina: ARCA simplifies cross-border postal imports with higher duty-free thresholds, advance digital clearance
Argentina’s Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) announced on 30 July 2026 that it approved a new regime for international postal shipments entering the country through the designated postal operator, including door-to-door
See MoreEU extends suspension of the EU rebalancing measures against the US
The European Commission has adopted an Implementing Regulation extending the suspension of EU rebalancing measures on US exports to the European Union on 31 July 2026. The decision means that the rebalancing measures, adopted last summer in the
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