China reportedly ordered its airlines to halt deliveries of Boeing aircraft and suspend purchases of U.S.-made aircraft parts. Boeing has confirmed that Chinese customers are refusing to accept deliveries of new aircraft due to the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. (24/04/2025)
United Kingdom launched a review of its Low Value Import scheme, aiming to curb tariff-free imports of goods under £135 in response to surging low-cost shipments—particularly from China—amid rising global protectionism. (23/04/2025)
Viet Nam issued a directive on April 15 to crack down on illegal transshipment and trade fraud, aiming to prevent goods from being falsely labelled as "Made in Vietnam" to circumvent U.S. tariffs. The directive mandates stricter inspections of imported raw materials and enhanced supervision of origin certificates. (22/04/2025)
United States launched Section 232 national security investigations into imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and their derivative products. (22/04/2025)
United States finalized anti-dumping and countervailing duties of up to 3,521% on solar panel imports from Cambodia, Viet Nam, Thailand, and Malaysia, following investigations into unfair pricing and subsidy practices. The tariffs will take effect pending an International Trade Commission injury determination in June. (22/04/2025)
India imposed a 12% safeguard duty on certain steel imports for a period of 200 days in response to a recent surge in imports. The temporary measure is intended to support the domestic steel industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, by addressing concerns over the impact of lower-priced foreign steel on local producers. (21/04/2025)
India revoked a key transshipment facility for Bangladeshi exports on April 8. Bangladesh responded with a ban on Indian yarn imports via land ports, later expanding to several goods from India, Nepal, and Bhutan, including textiles, ceramics, and paper. (08–17/04/2025)
United States announced port fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-operated vessels, effective October 14, following a Section 301 investigation into China’s role in global shipbuilding. Exemptions apply to for U.S.-owned vessels and certain regional routes. (15/04/2025)
Hong Kong, China, suspended acceptance of goods-containing mail to the U.S., citing the elimination of U.S. de minimis treatment and new tariffs effective May 2. Surface mail was halted immediately; airmail ceased from April 27. Document-only shipments remain unaffected. (16/04/2025)
United States launched Section 232 national security investigations into imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products, pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, semiconductors, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Final reports are due within 180 days. (15/04/2025)
United States will impose a 20.91% antidumping duty on most Mexican tomato imports from July 14, following the termination of the 2019 Suspension Agreement. (14/04/2025)
European Union adopted legal acts to revise and suspend countermeasures on U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs until July 14. The €21 billion package updates the 2018 scope (Annex I) and outlines new 25% duties in response to recent U.S. tariff expansions (Annexes II–IV). (14/04/2025)
United States exempted additional electronics from 'reciprocal tariffs' falling under the term of 'semiconductors', effective April 5. These include computers and parts, smartphones, smart devices, SSDs, screens and monitors. (11/04/2025)
China increased additional tariffs on all U.S. imports from 84% to 125%, effective April 12, in direct response to the U.S. tariff hike. (11/04/2025)
United States increased tariffs on all imports from China, Hong Kong, China, and Macao, China, from 84% to 125%, effective April 10. De minimis thresholds were also increased, and partner-specific tariffs temporarily replaced with a 10% flat rate. (10/04/2025)
China imposed additional measures against the U.S., including raising tariffs on U.S. imports from 34% to 84%, adding 12 U.S. entities to its Export Control List, and listing 6 U.S. firms as Unreliable Entities. (09/04/2025)
United States increased tariffs on Chinese imports from 34% to 84%, effective April 9. From May 2, de minimis exemptions for China and Hong Kong, China, end; postal duties rise to 90% ad valorem or $75/$150 per package. (08/04/2025)
Canada imposed 25% tariffs on non-CUSMA-compliant vehicles and non-Canadian and non-Mexican content in CUSMA-eligible vehicles imported from the U.S. (08/04/2025)
China imposed additional measures against the U.S., including (1) 34% tariff on all U.S. imports (effective April 10); (2) export controls on rare-earth elements (e.g., samarium, terbium); (3) 16 U.S. firms added to Export Control List; (4) 11 firms added to Unreliable Entity List; (5) export suspensions for 3 U.S. sorghum and poultry feed firms; (6) food export bans for 2 U.S. poultry companies. (04/04/2025)
United States imposed a 10% reciprocal tariff on most imports effective April 5, with higher, country-specific rates (up to 50%) for 83 countries starting April 9 (Annex I). Exemptions apply to USMCA-compliant goods from Canada and Mexico, Column 2 countries (e.g., Belarus, Cuba, North Korea, Russia), products with ≥20% U.S. content (taxed only on the foreign portion), Section 232 goods, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and items listed in Annex II. (02/04/2025).
United States imposed a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and key parts, with phased implementation. USMCA vehicles may be taxed only on non-U.S. content. (26/03/2025)
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Belarus implements an export prohibition of 253 foreign-made product categories, including household appliances, vehicles, clothing and medical clothing. (24/03/2025)
European Union adopts 16th package of sanctions against Russia, including an import quota on primary aluminium. (25/02/2025)
Japan updates export ban to 335 industrial products that contribute to strengthening the industrial base of Russia (23/01/2025)
Belarus extends import ban on additional industrial and household items until December 2024 (28/08/2024)
United States introduces import ban on low-enriched uranium from Russia. (11/08/2024)
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