Brazil Weighs Retaliation as EU Restricts Animal Products
EU restrictions on certain Brazilian animal products took effect Sept. 3 over antimicrobial-compliance guarantees, while Brazil pursues talks and weighs reciprocal measures.
International Trade
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EU Moves India Trade Agreement Into Formal Approval Process
The European Commission has asked EU governments to authorize an India trade deal, but tariffs will not change until signature and entry into force.
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Tariff refunds are moving, but Phase 3 is delayed
CBP says tariff-refund processing is advancing, but Phase 3 remains delayed while the agency builds safeguards for finally liquidated entries.
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India Eases Defence-Export Rules to Reach More Global Markets
India has simplified defence-export procedures, expanded OGEL coverage and extended licence validity as manufacturers seek faster access to overseas markets.
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USTR Proposes Additional Tariffs on Imports From 60 Economies Over Forced-Labor Enforcement
The United States Trade Representative proposed additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, with possible exemptions for products that could disrupt domestic supply.
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Trump orders additional 50% tariff on covered Canadian dairy imports starting Aug. 19
A White House proclamation issued July 20 imposes an additional 50% duty on specified Canadian dairy imports beginning Aug. 19, with federal agencies directed to update enforcement through the U.S. tariff schedule.
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WTO Farm Talks Remain Divided After First Post-MC14 Session
WTO agriculture talks resumed in Geneva after MC14 without a deal, as members split over subsidies, food stocks, safeguards, market access and exports.
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China, U.S. Consult on Proposed Tariff Cuts Covering $30 Billion Each
China and the United States are consulting stakeholders on proposed tariff reductions covering about $30 billion in products per side, but no tariff schedule is final.
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Laredo’s 24-Hour World Trade Bridge Survey Deadline Has Passed. What Happens Next?
A joint CBP-Mexico survey on possible round-the-clock World Trade Bridge operations closed August 2, but Laredo’s commercial crossing hours have not changed.
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Colorado joins renewed state challenge to U.S. tariffs in international trade dispute
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined other state attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration’s tariff effort, keeping the state involved in a broader legal and policy dispute over federal trade authority.
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Laredo seeks federal review after flood-displaced buoys disrupt bridge traffic
Laredo officials seek federal review and new safeguards after Rio Grande flooding pushed buoy sections toward international bridges and delayed trade traffic.
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McAllen Wins $6 Million Grant for Proposed Industrial Park
McAllen received a $6 million federal grant for infrastructure at a proposed 47-acre industrial park, but construction and tenants are not guaranteed.
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India Faces New 10% U.S. Tariff as Trade Talks Continue
World India – A new additional U.S. tariff on eligible Indian goods took effect July 24, while exemptions, textiles and trade talks remain unresolved.
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U.S.-Jordan reciprocal trade agreement announced July 21: impact on exporters
July 21: White House and USTR announce a U.S.-Jordan reciprocal trade deal promising duty-free access and less customs and licensing friction for U.S. exporters.
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OPEC+ agrees on 188,000 bpd production adjustment for August—what it signals
OPEC+ agreed July 5 to implement a 188,000 bpd production adjustment in August. What it signals for oil expectations—and the U.S. fuel-price pipeline.