Brazil hikes import duties on IT, telecom, capital equipment
Brazil’s Executive Committee of Foreign Commerce (GECEX) has gazetted Resolution GECEX 852/26 on 4 February 2026, and Resolution GECEX 853/26 on 6 February 2026, which relate to import duty increases on various capital goods, IT, and telecom
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US: Trump Administration implements 10% global tariffs after Supreme Court setback
The US began collecting a new 10% global import tariff on 25 February 2026, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Trump's previous emergency tariffs, which had ranged from 10% to 50%. On 20 February 2026, the US Supreme
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US: Department of Commerce to rule on solar import duties from India, Indonesia, Laos
The US Department of Commerce is expected to announce a preliminary ruling on 23 February 2026 on whether it will impose anti-subsidy duties on solar cells and panels from India, Laos, and Indonesia. This follows after a coalition of US solar
See MoreUS: Trump threatens with higher tariffs on any country reconsidering negotiated trade agreements
President Donald Trump warned, on Monday, 23 February 2026, that countries reconsidering recently negotiated US trade agreements would face significantly higher tariffs under alternative trade laws, following the Supreme Court's decision to
See MoreUS: USTR plans broad Section 301 trade investigations after Supreme Court ruling
US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced, on 20 February 2026, plans to launch multiple investigations under Section 301 trade provisions targeting most major trading partners, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down
See MoreUS: Supreme Court invalidates emergency tariffs, Trump raises global tariffs to 15% following ruling
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on 20 February 2026 in Learning Resources v. Trump that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA). Chief
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Indonesia secures 19% tariff deal with US
Indonesia and the US have finalised a trade agreement on 19 February 2026 that reduces US tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%, with key exemptions secured for Indonesia's major exports. The deal was signed in Washington by Indonesia's
See MoreUS, North Macedonia reach framework for reciprocal trade deal
The Trump Administration released a Joint Statement on 12 February 2026 outlining a framework for a US-North Macedonia trade agreement that establishes a 15% tariff rate on North Macedonian goods, with the possibility of zero tariffs on select
See MoreUS, Taiwan sign reciprocal trade agreement
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced, on 12 February 2026, that the Trump administration finalised a reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan. The Trump Administration also released a fact sheet on the agreement. The
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EC enacts tariffs on low-value e-commerce packages
The European Council approved new customs duty rules on 11 February 2026, eliminating the current exemption for parcels valued under EUR 150. From 1 July 2026, an interim flat-rate duty of EUR 3 will apply to items in small parcels valued at less
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WTO: Meeting of Ministers to Discuss Reform
On 11 February 2026 the director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) indicated that the WTO ministerial meeting in Cameroon in March 2026 will aim to make progress in reforming the organisation. The director-general has emphasised that the
See MoreEU imposes tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles
The European Commission has implemented additional import duties on electric vehicles manufactured in China, with rates varying significantly by manufacturer. These charges come on top of the EU's standard 10% import duty on cars. Chinese EV
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IMF: Boosting Trade and Economic Integration Across Europe and Africa
On 4 February 2026 the IMF published a departmental paper with the title North Africa: Connecting Continents, Creating Opportunities, prepared by the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia department. The publication of the departmental paper was
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Bangladesh, Japan sign economic partnership agreement
Bangladesh and Japan signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on 6 February 2026 in Tokyo, establishing Bangladesh’s first comprehensive bilateral trade deal with a major developed economy. The agreement is expected to cost Bangladesh
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US, Bangladesh agree on new trade deal
The US and Bangladesh have agreed to an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (Agreement) to enhance their bilateral economic relationship. The deal builds on the longstanding US-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (TICFA) of
See MoreUS removes 25% tariff on Indian imports under new executive order
The US has removed the 25% additional tariff on goods imported from India after President Donald Trump signed an executive order, “Modifying Duties to Address Threats to the US by the Government of the Russian Federation”. The order took effect
See MoreUS imposes tariffs on countries trading with Iran
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order, "Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran,” on 6 February, which imposes additional tariffs on imports from countries that trade with Iran, building upon decades of US
See MoreEU raises tariffs on Chinese ceramics to combat unfair trade
The EU has dramatically increased import duties on Chinese ceramic tableware and kitchenware to 79%, replacing the previous range of 13.1% to 36.1% that had been in effect since 2013. The European Commission justified the steep increase by citing
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