United States announced a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, including sedans, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, cargo vans, and light trucks, effective April 3. Certain automobile parts, such as engines, transmissions, powertrain components, and electrical systems, will also face a 25% tariff, with implementation no later than May 3. Vehicles qualifying for preferential treatment under the USMCA may have the tariff applied solely to their non-U.S. content. (26/03/2025)
United States added 80 entities to the Entity List from China, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Iran, Taiwan, and others for activities deemed contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. (25/03/2025)
European Union tightened limits on tariff-free steel imports to protect its steel industry. The liberalization rate was reduced from 1% to 0.1%, and the carry-over mechanism, which allowed unused import quotas to roll over to the next quarter, was eliminated. (25/03/2025)
United States announced a 25% tariff on all goods from countries that import Venezuelan oil directly or indirectly. (24/03/2025)
European Union postponed the reactivation of its 2018 and 2020 countermeasures on U.S. goods—originally scheduled for April 1—to April 13. These measures, triggered by new U.S. tariffs on EU steel and aluminium, target products such as motorbikes, jeans, and whiskey. An additional package of countermeasures is expected by mid-April. (20/03/2025)
United States announced 200% tariffs on EU-made wines, champagne and other alcoholic beverages. (13/03/2025)
Canada responded to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products with 25% tariffs on a list of steel and aluminum products, as well as additional imported U.S. goods, totaling C$29.8 billion. (12/03/2025)
European Union announced plans to reinstate tariffs originally imposed in 2018 and 2020 as a reaction to U.S. metal tariffs. These measures, worth €4.5 billion, were suspended in 2023 after negotiations with President Biden. (12/03/2025)
China announced 100% tariffs on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil residue cake, and peas, and 25% on aquatic products and pork in response to Canadian measures. (08/03/2025)
Canada delayed its second wave of retaliatory tariffs on S products until April 2, following a U.S exemption announcement. (06/03/2025)
United States exempted USMCA-qualifying Canadian and Mexican imports from additional tariffs until April 2. Non-USMCA Canadian and Mexican potash and Canadian energy products faced a reduced 10% tariff, while China's rate remained 20%. (06/03/2025)
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Total: (Last update: January 24, 2025)
European Union adopts 16th package of sanctions against Russia, including an import quota on primary aluminium. (25/02/2025)
Japan updates export ban to 335 industrial products that contribute to strengthening the industrial base of Russia (23/01/2025)
Belarus extends import ban on additional industrial and household items until December 2024 (28/08/2024)
United States introduces import ban on low-enriched uranium from Russia. (11/08/2024)
Covid-19 pandemic
Total: (Last update: September 30, 2022)
British Virgin Islands announced to reduce import taxes on products to ease financial burden caused by the pandemic. (25/03/2022)
Brazil announced to reduce import taxes on certain food products to ease financial burdens caused by the pandemic. (22/03/2022)
Paraguay extends the waiver of customs duties on certain medical supply products until June 30, 2022. (04/01/2022)
The European Union extends the waiver of customs duties on certain medical supply products until June 30, 2022. (01/01/2022)
The European Union terminates export authorisations for vaccines. (01/01/2022)
Guyana extends the waiver of customs duties on certain medical supply products until June 30, 2022. (29/12/2021)
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