WTO issues report examining falling tariffs, new challenges to global trade
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has published its World Trade Report 2026: A Critical Juncture for the World Trading System on 15 September 2026, examining the multilateral trading system at a critical juncture, where the WTO must adapt to a
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Zambia introduces temporary customs duty suspension for wheat
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) announced on 11 September 2026 that the Government had temporarily suspended customs duty on specified wheat imports under Statutory Instrument No. 65 of 2026. The measure was provided for under the Customs and
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India cuts windfall tax on fuel exports
India's Finance Ministry has reduced the windfall gains tax on exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), with the revised levies taking effect from 16 September 2026. The export duty on diesel has been cut to INR 20 per litre
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EU: Parliament approves customs reform targeting e-commerce imports
The European Parliament approved on 16 September 2026 a major reform of the EU Customs Code that introduced stricter rules for e-commerce imports and established the new EU customs authority (EUCA). The reform will introduce a handling fee for
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Russia: Government extends export duty on oilseed flax until 2028
The Government of Russia has extended the export customs duty on oilseed flax leaving the country for destinations outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), under a decree adopted in Moscow on 25 August 2026. Decree No. 1073, signed by Chairman
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Thailand plans higher EV import excise tax
Thailand’s electric vehicle board has agreed to raise excise tax on fully imported electric vehicles (CBUs) to encourage investment in domestic auto manufacturing, a Finance Ministry official said on 10 September 2026. Fully imported vehicles
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US: USTR consults foreign trade barriers for 2027 report
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), through the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC), invited public comment on 14 September 2026 on foreign barriers to US exports of goods and services and US foreign direct investment for
See MoreEU intensifies steel scrutiny with massive future update and new China/Turkey duties
After a quiet start, regulatory activity in the European Union surged, defined by a multi-faceted focus on the iron and steel sector. A massive preparatory update loaded over 8,000 future-dated technical requirements for steel products, immediately
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EU scraps aluminium scrap duty plan after push back from India
The European Commission, on 11 September 2026, shelved its proposal for a 15% export duty on aluminium scrap. The measure was set for announcement on 23 September 2026 but was dropped following pressure from India, which imports roughly one third of
See MoreEU states prepare safeguard requests for chemical, plastic imports
European Union member states plan to request safeguard investigations into chemicals and plastics, according to officials familiar with ongoing discussions. France, Germany, and Italy are preparing to submit formal requests within weeks to activate
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US implements broad bans on Canadian imports as trade dispute intensifies
The US has prohibited imports of Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles, and dairy products, effective 29 September 2026, according to notices published on the White House website on 8 September 2026. The bans cover spirits including whisky,
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Taiwan clarifies anti-dumping rules for imports
Taiwan’s Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance, stated on 8 September 2026 that more than TWD 676 million in anti-dumping duties had been collected by the end of June 2026, as anti-dumping measures continue to apply to 12 products. The
See MoreEU: Commission sets documentation rules for steel import traceability
The European Commission announced that it adopted implementing regulations specifying the evidence importers must submit to verify the country where steel was melted and poured on 31 August 2026. The directive addresses requirements established
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Canada enacts retaliatory tariffs on US imports as trade negotiations collapse
Canada has enacted retaliatory tariffs today, 8 September 2026, just after midnight, covering nearly USD 28 billion in US goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney authorised the measures after negotiations between Ottawa and Washington stalled in the
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Brazil: RFB consolidates customs storage rules, opens public input period
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) launched a public consultation period on 4 September 2026 to gather feedback on a new Normative Instruction that will merge four separate regulations governing special customs regimes for the storage and
See MoreMassive steel quota administration dominates EU tariff updates
The first week of September was dominated by one of the year's largest regulatory updates, a massive administrative project focused on iron and steel tariff quotas that unfolded over several days. This technical exercise, involving over 1,500
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Brazil extends crude oil export levy
Brazil’s 12% export tax on crude oil remains in effect after a federal appellate court overturned a lower-court ruling that had suspended the levy for companies represented by the Brazilian Association of Exploration and Production of Oil and Gas
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Argentina: ARCA streamlines digital procedures for export declaration changes
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) has published General Resolution 5891/2026 (signed on 27 August 2026) in the Official Gazette on 31 August 2026, establishing a unified procedure to request modifications and rehabilitations of export destinations
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