Brazil, Canada sign agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters
Brazil and Canada held the fifth Brazil-Canada Strategic Partnership Dialogue on 14 July 2026. During the meeting, participants discussed collaboration on trade, investment, mining, energy, science and technology, defence, customs, countering
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US lawmakers push Trump administration to block solar import loophole
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers urged the Trump administration, on 16 July 2026, to clamp down on imports of partially finished solar cells—called "blue wafers"—that manufacturers use to sidestep tariffs and claim federal tax credits they're
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US finalises 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian imports under Section 301
United States Trade Representative (USTR) representative Jamieson Greer is taking final action, at President Trump’s direction, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 by imposing a 25% tariff on certain goods of Brazil, according to a release
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Nigeria introduces green tax on imported vehicles as duty cuts take effect
Nigeria introduced a green tax surcharge on imported vehicles under its 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, effective 1 July 2026. The Green Tax Surcharge imposes a 2% to 4% levy on imported high-engine vehicles. Collected by the Nigeria Customs
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EU launches targeted trade defence strikes on steel, tyres, agri-food
Following a quiet start to the month, the European Union's trade policy took a sharp enforcement turn this week. Regulators launched a series of significant new trade defence actions, moving sequentially from the steel sector to the automotive
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UK completes massive steel quota rollover as new biofuel duties take effect
This week's UK tariff activity was defined by a massive administrative cycle that finalised the third-quarter steel tariff rate quota regime, accounting for the vast majority of the week's more than 7,300 changes. This large-scale but routine update
See MoreUS: HTS revision focuses on statistical reclassifications, Section 301 scopeÂ
The US International Trade Commission’s latest update to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule is primarily a housekeeping and scope-adjustment revision. HTSUS Revision 11, effective 2 July 2026, introduces no changes to standard MFN duty rates. Instead,
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UK pivots from Q3 tariff reset to new trade defence measures
The start of the third quarter triggered a vast, scheduled administrative reset of the UK tariff, with over 18,000 measures taking effect to renew steel safeguard quotas, agricultural TRQs, and anti-dumping duties on fertilisers. This foundational
See MoreEU steel safeguards renew in massive half-year regulatory reset
The week in EU trade policy was dominated by a massive, scheduled regulatory transition marking the start of the second half-year. The renewal of the EU’s extensive steel safeguard quota regime on 1 July was the centrepiece, driving the activation
See MoreUK activates CPTPP rates for Mexico amidst Widespread Tariff RestructuringÂ
The UK's trade landscape was reshaped by over 17,000 regulatory changes this week, a volume dominated by administrative restructuring and targeted policy implementation. The strategic headline was the activation of new 0% duty rates for Mexican beef
See MoreEU hits US, Chinese chemicals with heavy duties amid wave of future controls
Regulatory activity in the European Union this week was marked by a dual-pronged tightening of trade policy. The most immediate impact came from the imposition of severe new anti-dumping duties on key chemicals imported from the United States,
See MoreUS: Trump Administration threatens 100% tariffs on EU digital tax plans
US President Donald Trump, on 26 June 2026, pledged to impose 100% tariffs on European countries that introduce new digital services taxes (DSTs) primarily targeting US-based companies. However, he made no mention of how he would legally
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Poland to implement EU flat-rate customs fee on online purchases from outside bloc
Poland's Ministry of Finance has announced changes to e-commerce rules effective 1 July 2026, including the removal of the customs duty exemption for online purchases from outside the EU valued at up to EUR 150. The EU scrapped its old EUR 150
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Vietnam extends tax relief on fuel, qualifying raw materials through September 2026
Vietnam’s government has issued a Resolution No. 34/2026/NQ-CP dated 30 June 2026, which outlines the extension of tax incentives for specific energy products. The resolution mandates a continued period of reduced import duties, environmental
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India revises fuel export duties, raises petrol levy while cutting diesel and ATF rates
India's Finance Ministry recalibrated its windfall gains tax on fuel exports through a revised notification on 1 July 2026, signalling a shift in its fiscal approach to petroleum product shipments. The adjustments, which took effect on 1 July
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Zimbabwe issues guidance on China’s zero-tariff programme for eligible exports
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has published guidance outlining the requirements for exporters seeking to benefit from China's zero-tariff programme for eligible goods originating from Zimbabwe. Under the programme, qualifying Zimbabwean
See MoreUS walks away from USMCA renewal, eyes major trade overhaul
The Trump administration has declined to renew the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), putting the trade deal on a 10-year countdown toward possible termination. The announcement came following the agreement's mandatory six-year review and signals
See MoreEU adopts regulation reducing tariffs on selected US imports
The EU has adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 on 25 June 2026, introducing reduced customs duties on a wide range of goods originating from the US to support stronger bilateral trade relations. The regulation reduces the Common Customs Tariff to
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