EU: ECOFIN ends duty-free entry for imports below EUR 150
The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) agreed to end the exemption for goods under EUR 150 from customs duties on 13 November 2025. ECOFIN noted that such small parcels, especially from China, have led to unfair competition
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US, South Korea (Rep.) release fact sheet of trade deal
US President Donald Trump and Korea (Rep.) President Lee Jae Myung released a joint fact sheet regarding the signed trade and investment agreement between the two countries on 13 November 2025. The US and Korea (Rep.) signed a major trade
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Australia welcomes US beef tariff rollback, calls for full trade reciprocity
Australia welcomed US President Donald Trump’s removal of tariffs on beef and other food products, while urging the US to eliminate all tariffs on Australian goods. However, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised the
See MoreECB: China began flooding European markets before US tariffs
The European Central Bank (ECB) reported, on 11 November 2025, that China’s surge of low-priced exports to Europe is driven more by weak domestic demand than by US tariffs. According to the ECB, the trend began around 2021, when a slowdown in
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US: Trump administration working on reducing tariffs on Swiss imports
The US is in discussions with Switzerland to reduce the 39% tariff imposed on Swiss exports, President Donald Trump announced on 10 November 2025, although no final agreement has been reached. The high tariffs, introduced in August as part of
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US: Supreme Court scrutinises Trump’s global tariffs in high-stakes legal battle
The US Supreme Court is currently examining the legality of sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump as of 5 November 2025, a case that represents a significant test of presidential power and carries major implications for the global
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China eases tariffs on select US agricultural products
China announced plans today, 5 October 2025, to suspend some of the retaliatory tariffs it imposed on US imports, following a recent meeting between the leaders of the two nations. Starting 10 November, China will lift duties of up to 15% on
See MoreUS: Trump administration releases factsheet on US-China trade deal
The Trump Administration released a fact sheet detailing the trade agreement reached between the US and China on 30 October 2025, on 1 November 2025. This follows the announcement by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on 26 October 2025 that the
See MoreUS and Korea (Rep.) sign trade deal, reduces auto tariffs
RF Report The US and Korea (Rep.) signed a major trade agreement on 29 October 2025. The key aspect of this agreement is the reduction of US tariffs on automobiles and auto parts imported from Korea (Rep.), from 25% to 15%. In exchange for
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US and Japan sign trade deal, critical minerals pact
RF Report The US and Japan finalised a new trade agreement on 28 October 2025 that implements the terms of a July deal, easing tariff tensions and deepening economic cooperation. Under the arrangement, the US will apply a reduced 15% tariff on
See MoreUS reduces Chinese tariffs post Trump-Xi meeting
RF Report US President Donald Trump announced a significant agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the APEC summit in South Korea on 30 October 2025. The two leaders agreed to reduce tariffs and address key trade
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Brazil: President Lula says US guarantees trade agreement, Trump remains cautious
Regfollower Desk During the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva shared insights into his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump, expressing optimism about a potential trade agreement between the two
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US: Senate approves bill to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Brazilian imports
Regfollower Desk The US Senate, led by Republicans, has passed a bill to overturn President Donald Trump's tariffs on Brazil by ending the national emergency he declared in July. This emergency was in response to Brazil prosecuting its
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US: Trump imposes 10% tariff increase on Canada following World Series ad
US President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on Canadian goods after criticising an Ontario government ad he deemed misleading, escalating trade tensions and halting negotiations despite Canada’s move to pause the ad campaign. US
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Canada limits tariff-free imports of US vehicles by automakers Stellantis, General Motors
Canada will impose 25% tariffs on non-compliant US vehicle imports but will allow limited tariff-free imports for manufacturers maintaining local production and planned investments. Canada’s Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and
See MoreUS: Trump administration signs trade deals on rare-earth and critical minerals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam
The US has signed trade and critical minerals agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam to address trade imbalances and secure alternative rare earth supply chains amid China’s export restrictions. The Trump Administration has
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US, China agree on rare earth framework amid Trump’s tariff warning
The US and China reached a preliminary trade deal in Malaysia to avert major tariffs and export restrictions, paving the way for upcoming talks between Trump and Xi on trade balance. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on 26 October
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India, US near deal to slash import tariffs
India and the US near deal to cut tariffs, with energy and agriculture in focus. India and the US are reportedly nearing a trade deal that would cut US tariffs on Indian imports from 50% to about 15–16%. The agreement is expected to focus on
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