US: Trump Administration set to replace expiring 10% tariff with forced-labour duties on 60 countries
US President Donald Trump is set to impose new tariffs on dozens of countries as early as this week, according to a Financial Times report published yesterday, 21 July 2026, ahead of the expiration of the temporary 10% global tariff on Friday, 24
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Singapore updates guidance on current areas of GST audits
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) updated its guidance on the Current Areas of GST Audits, introducing clearer content, improved readability and new sections explaining the actions taxpayers should take and the consequences of errors
See MoreUS: Trump Administration invokes century-old law to hit Canada with 50% tariffs
President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on approximately USD 20 billion of Canadian imports on 20 July 2026, marking the first use of Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in nearly a century. The action targets a wide array of
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UK tariff sees major liberalisation for India, new scrutiny on Chinese machineryÂ
After a quiet start, the week in UK trade policy was defined by a massive mid-week surge of activity. The dominant events were a significant liberalisation for Indian agricultural goods, with hundreds of new 0% duties taking effect, and a swift
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EU tariff activity surges with fruit tariffs, food controls, new China scrutinyÂ
This week in EU trade policy was a story of parallel streams. While the activation of over 300 pre-scheduled seasonal tariffs on fresh fruit dominated the middle of the week, regulators also signalled a new strategic focus by targeting Chinese glass
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Belgium clarifies origin proof requirements for US imports under Turnberry Agreement
Belgium’s tax authorities, SPF Finance, announced on 14 July 2026 that starting 1 July 2026, American exporters can ship into Europe at reduced or zero customs duties under the Turnberry Agreement, inked on 27 July 2025. The rules sit in
See MoreUS, Mexico to convene for third round of USMCA negotiations tomorrow
The US will meet with Mexico in Mexico City for the third bilateral negotiating round related to the Joint Review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on 21 July 2026, according to a release by the USTR dated 17 July 2026. This
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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
See MoreUS 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
See MoreEU 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,
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