EU to impose 25–50% tariffs on Chinese steel
The move aims to protect Europe’s steel industry, which faces pressure from global overcapacity and limits on existing safeguards set to expire in mid-2026. The European Commission plans to introduce tariffs of 25% to 50% on Chinese steel and
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Lesotho Trade Minister: US to extend Africa trade agreement for an additional year
This trade agreement provides African nations with preferential access to US markets. Lesotho's Trade Minister, Mokhethi Shelile, said, on 24 September 2025, that the US is planning to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by one
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Kenya pursues US trade agreement, requests five-year extension to Africa pact
Kenyan President William Ruto aims to finalise a landmark trade deal with the US by the end of 2025, seeking a five-year AGOA extension to boost exports like tea, coffee, and textiles, while exploring new export sectors. Kenyan President
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US imposes 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals, adds new tariffs on trucks and furniture
The Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs effective 1 October 2025, including a 100% duty on branded pharmaceuticals and 50% tariffs levied on trucks, cabinets, vanities, and 30% tariffs on upholstered furniture. President Donald
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US: Commerce Department launches tariff investigations on medical devices, robotics, machinery
The US Department of Commerce launched Section 232 investigations into imports of medical supplies, PPE, robotics, industrial machinery, and critical materials to assess domestic supply and foreign trade impacts, potentially raising tariffs. The
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Indonesia, EU conclude free trade agreement to counter US tariffs
Nearly ten years of negotiations between the EU and Indonesia were accelerated by the threat of former US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff measures, resulting in a free trade deal that will eliminate most tariffs between the two
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Argentina sets 0% export duty on select products
The benefit will remain in effect until 31 October 2025, or until export sales declarations total USD 7 billion, whichever comes first. Argentina has published Decree No. 682 in the Official Bulletin on 22 September 2025, which introduces a
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Canada: PM Carney confirms US trade discussions to shift into USMCA review stage
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that trade talks with the U.S. are ongoing, with several unresolved issues set to be addressed in the upcoming USMCA review. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday, 23 September 2025, that
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US: USTR consults Section 301 tariff exclusions for Chinese imports beyond November ‘25
The consultation is set to conclude on 16 October 2025. The US Trade Representative (USTR) initiated a public consultation on whether to extend 178 product exclusions from the section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports beyond 29 November
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US: Supreme Court schedules Trump’s tariff hearing for 5 November
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on November 5 to decide the legality of former President Trump's broad global tariffs. The US Supreme Court has scheduled 5 November 2025 to hear arguments on the legality of former President Donald
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US: Commerce Department moves to broaden Section 232 steel, aluminium tariffs
The submission period will close at 11:59 PM ET on 29 September 2025. The US Department of Commerce has initiated the September 2025 submission period for requests to add further derivative steel and aluminium products to the existing section 232
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Mexico: Government proposes raising tariffs on Asian automobiles, steel, textiles
Mexico plans tariff hikes on cars, steel, toys and textiles from China and other Asian countries. Mexico plans to raise import tariffs on cars imported from China and several Asian countries to 50%, the maximum allowed under global trade
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US: Supreme Court to fast-track Trump tariff case
The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in early November 2025 following the Court of Appeals’ upholding of a 28 May ruling that the Trump Administration exceeded its authority to impose broad tariffs under the International Emergency
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Mexico to levy tariffs on automotive, manufacturing imports
Mexico may introduce import tariffs on the automotive and manufacturing sectors to address trade imbalances, potentially raising MXN 70 billion in state revenue. Mexico is considering proposing a bill that would impose import tariffs on sectors
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US: Trump administration revises tariff exemptions, introduces trade incentives via executive order
Effective from 8 September 2025, the changes affect Annex II of the "Liberation Day" tariff policy. The US has revised its "Liberation Day" tariff exemptions under a new Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump on 5 September 2025. The
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Canada, Ukraine sign agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters
This agreement aims to address customs violations amid growing bilateral trade between the two countries. Canada and Ukraine signed an agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters on 24 August 2025. The signing took place
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US: Trump signs executive order advancing trade agreement with Japan
The executive order sets a 15% tariff on Japanese imports to the U.S., replacing the previous 35% rate, retroactive to 7 August 2025, while eliminating tariffs on civilian aerospace goods, metals (aluminium, copper, steel), and automobiles and
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India cuts GST on solar, wind equipment
The GST on solar and wind equipment has been lowered to 5%, reducing project costs. India’s government reduced the GST on solar photovoltaic modules and wind turbine generators from 12% to 5%, effective 3 September 2025. The move is part of
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