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Explore our published articles on international trade. Refer to each article’s publication date when using historical information.
Six Months After Zero-Tariff Implementation: China-Africa Agri-Food Trade Advances from "Cost Dividends" to "Supply Chain Restructuring"
Six months after China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations took effect, trade is shifting from simple raw material imports toward local value-added processing and supply...
Read article ↗Brazil’s 20% Tariff on Chinese Chemicals: A Compliance Knockout Match Decided by "Product Grade"
Brazil has imposed a temporary 20% import tariff on 28 categories of Chinese chemical products, effective for 12 months. To protect profit margins, exporters must accurately match ...
Read article ↗RCEP Expansion and Upgrading Advance on Two Tracks: How Can Foreign Trade Companies Seize the New Dividends?
RCEP expansion and upgrading create new tariff and market opportunities for exporters, with digital certificates of origin now live in ASEAN.
Read article ↗September 2026: A Dense Wave of Global Trade Policy Adjustments – China-US Tariff Breakthrough, EU Pressure Escalates, Financial Support Strengthened
September 2026 saw a limited China-US tariff breakthrough, ongoing China-EU trade tensions, and new financial support for foreign trade.
Read article ↗September 2026: A Dense Wave of Global Trade Policy Upgrades – Entering the Era of Full-Chain, Document-Level, and Entity-Level Supervision
September 2026 brought sweeping trade policy tightening—EU customs reform, US tariffs, and stricter compliance.Exporters must front-load compliance and use data to adapt.
Read article ↗Must-Read for Exporters in August! Global Tariffs, Customs Clearance, and New Regulations Take Effect – Shipping Rules Are Changing in These Countries
August 2026 brings sweeping tariff hikes and customs rule changes across the U.S., EU, Vietnam, and more. Exporters must act fast to stay compliant and avoid delays or penalties.
Read article ↗July 2026: A Dense Wave of New Trade Policies Reshapes Global Trade Rules – How Should Exporters Respond?
July 2026's global trade policy wave—from China's investment rules to US tariffs and EU parcel taxes—calls for urgent compliance upgrades and strategic adjustments.
Read article ↗Vietnam's New Import Clearance Rules Take Effect August 14: 12 Product Categories Mandated for Border-Gate Clearance – How Should Traders Respond?
Vietnam's Aug 14 rule requires border-gate clearance for 12 product categories; exporters must urgently review orders, verify exemptions, and ensure docs are accurate.
Read article ↗U.S. CPSC eFiling Rule Takes Effect July 8, 2026 | Compliance Guide for Exporters
U.S. CPSC eFiling is now mandatory for all regulated consumer products, requiring accurate pre-arrival data submission by the importer with no exemptions – non-compliance means...
Read article ↗July 2026 New Regulations: A Quick Guide for International Traders – Key Compliance Points That Affect Your Bottom Line
July 2026 tariff and trade-rule changes across major markets directly raise import costs and compliance burdens for international traders.
Read article ↗Bangladesh Slashes Solar Import Duties to 0% for 5 Years – How Much Can Chinese Exporters Benefit?
Bangladesh has zero-rated solar imports for five years, targeting a 10 GW capacity gap. Chinese exporters enjoy a clear cost edge and should act now.
Read article ↗Up to 35%! North American Power Imposes Tariffs on 185 Products from China
In April 2026, Mexico imposed tariffs of up to 35% on 185 product categories from non-FTA partner countries, primarily targeting China, South Korea, India, and Vietnam. The move,...
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