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EU publishes guidelines on the application of the EU Forced Labour Regulation

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On 26 June 2026, the European Commission published its long-awaited guidelines on the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/3015 on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market (the “Guidelines”), available here. The Guidelines are intended to help businesses prepare for the EU Forced Labour Regulation (the “Regulation”), which will become applicable on 14 December 2027. The Regulation introduces a broad prohibition on placing, making available, or exporting products made with forced labour on…

US: FCC Adds Inverters and Robotics to Covered List   

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In brief On July 28, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or “Commission”) added foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to the Covered List. This placement bars new foreign-produced models from obtaining the equipment authorization required for lawful importation and marketing of radiofrequency devices unless the FCC grants Conditional Approval. This action effectuates two National Security Determinations (NSDs) that a White House-convened Executive Branch interagency body delivered to the FCC on July 27, 2026.1 Each NSD…

Canada Initiates Public Consultations on Tariff-Rate Quotas for Certain Steel Imports, Accepting Comments until 19 August 2026

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On July 23, 2026, the Government of Canada began inviting input from stakeholders on the administration of the tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) on certain steel goods. These tariff-rate quotas have been in place since June 27, 2025 and were most recently amended on June 28, 2026. Until August 19, 2026, interested parties will be able to make submissions through an online questionnaire with comments on how the TRQs are administered. Interested parties may include (but are…

United States: New 10 to 12.5% Section 301 “Forced Labor” Tariffs on Over 60 Countries Take Effect July 24, 2026, as Section 122 Duties Expire

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On July 23, 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced final and immediate new tariffs on imports from 60 economies (59 countries and the European Union), including nearly all of the United States’ largest trading partners. The duties are imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and are tied to USTR’s assessment of measures these economies have taken to adopt and enforce prohibitions on the importation of goods made…

US Proposes Additional 50% Tariffs on Canadian Origin Goods, Effective August 19

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On Monday, July 20, President Trump signed three Proclamations invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose 50% tariffs on certain Canadian origin goods (Section 338 Tariffs). These tariffs are scheduled to enter into force at 12:01 AM EST on August 19, 2026. The Proclamations cite various actions by Canada that allegedly discriminate against the commerce of the United States in three core areas related to the USMCA/CUSMA: automotive, dairy, and alcohol products.…

EU: One‑Year Suspension of Customs Duties on Certain Fertilisers

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On 22 May 2026, the Council of the EU has approved a one‑year suspension of 5.5–6.5% customs duties on certain nitrogen‑based fertilisers, including fertiliser inputs. The measure aims to ease cost pressures on farmers and reduce reliance on Russian and Belarusian imports. The proposal for the suspension can be found here. The measure is intended to reduce cost pressures on EU farmers and the fertiliser industry at a time when fertiliser prices have increased significantly…

Webinar summary: US Supreme Court ruling triggers major shifts in US trade enforcement strategy

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To kick off its 2026 Global Trade and Customs Webinar Series Baker McKenzie’s global customs team led a discussion on the the impact of the US Supreme Court’s recent IEEPA ruling and how the decision reshapes the global trade landscape. Below are the key takeaways from our recent discussion on the ruling. You can view the webinar recording and register for upcoming installments in the series here. 1.  IEEPA-based tariffs declared illegal The US Supreme…

US: President Trump Issues Section 232 Proclamations on Semiconductors and Critical Minerals

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On January 14, 2026, President Trump issued two proclamations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. § 1862), relating to imports of semiconductors and critical minerals (the “Semiconductor Proclamation” and “Critical Minerals Proclamation”, respectively). These proclamations—especially the Semiconductor Proclamation, which imposes an immediate 25% tariff on imports of certain semiconductors—will likely have significant impacts on U.S. trade in these sectors. Semiconductor Proclamation The Semiconductor Proclamation was issued based on the…

US Administration Announces Frameworks for Trade Agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, and Ecuador

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On November 13, 2025, the Trump Administration announced four frameworks for bilateral trade agreements designed to strengthen economic ties between the United States and Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador, and El Salvador. These frameworks represent a step in advancing the administration’s trade agenda, which aims to rebalance US trade relationships and reinforce economic security across the Western Hemisphere. The United States–Argentina framework aims to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the two nations. Under the proposed framework for…

Down to 15% and what lies ahead – Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the US agree on trade agreement framework

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On 14 November 2025, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the United States announced a framework to negotiate an Agreement on Fair, Balanced, and Reciprocal Trade (see joint statement here and press release of Swiss government here, see fact sheet here). This development brings long-awaited relief to Swiss market participants after the steep 39% tariffs introduced on 1 August 2025 (Swiss national day) sent shock waves through the Swiss economy. Under the framework, the United States will reduce…