by EuroCentrum | Sep 23, 2026
Tariffs, national-security measures and regional trade deals have raised doubts about the WTO's role. Its authority is under pressure, but its agreements still provide the legal baseline for trade among 166 members accounting for 98 per cent of world trade. Here is...
by EuroCentrum | Sep 23, 2026
Reports circulating in trade networks suggest the EU, Canada and Mexico are developing a new trilateral trade agreement. ECTM found no official announcement or negotiating mandate for such a deal as of 13 September 2026. The rumour may instead be combining three...
by EuroCentrum | Sep 10, 2026
On 3 September 2026, the Council of the EU adopted its position at first reading on the reformed Union Customs Code. Subject to European Parliament approval, expected later in September, and publication in the Official Journal, an EU-wide handling fee for...
by EuroCentrum | Sep 10, 2026
The question that should concern compliance teams Two patented pharmaceutical products can share the same tariff classification and the same country of origin. Yet under current US policy, they may not receive the same tariff treatment. One product may be covered by...
by EuroCentrum | Sep 4, 2026
"Illegal vape" is not one problem. It is at least six, and treating them as one produces poor regulation, poor reporting and poor compliance. As the UK's new Vaping Products Duty and duty stamp scheme take effect (see our companion briefing, "UK Vaping Products Duty:...
