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(7 articles)EU €3 Parcel Duty Coming July 2026: What Shippers Must Know
The European Union is implementing significant customs policy changes effective July 2026 that will eliminate the €3 low-value import exemption and fundamentally alter how cross-border e-commerce parc
China's EU Exports Face Tariff-Driven Trade Diversion
This CEPR research examines the mechanisms through which tariffs on Chinese exports to the European Union create trade diversion effects—redirecting shipments to alternative markets and altering estab
EU Customs Reform 2026: Data Hub & Trust Check Framework
The European Union is implementing a significant customs modernization initiative scheduled for 2026, introducing a centralized Data Hub and new Trust & Check verification procedures. This structural
Europe Adopts Protectionist Trade Stance Amid Growing Global Tensions
The European Union is adopting increasingly assertive trade policies that mirror protectionist strategies previously employed by the United States, marking a significant departure from traditional fre
EU Trade Boom Opens Major Opportunities for Forwarders
The European Union and United Kingdom are pursuing an aggressive strategy of concluding free trade agreements with third-party nations, a development that DHL identifies as a major positive catalyst f
EU Launches Foreign Subsidies Probe Into JD.com's Ceconomy Bid
The European Commission has initiated a formal in-depth investigation into JD.com's proposed acquisition of CECONOMY AG, citing preliminary concerns that the Chinese e-commerce giant may have received
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on EU Cars and Trucks
The U.S. administration has announced a 25% tariff on European Union automobiles and trucks, set to take effect within one week. The tariff is justified as a response to alleged non-compliance with a