EU E‑commerce De‑minimis Reform Unlikely by July 1
I sincerely doubt the EU removal of de minimis (e-commerce reform) will go ahead on 1 July. At least not in full. Or not in a harmonised way. There simply isn't enough time.
New EUDR Report Evaluates and Proposes Simplifications
Long-awaited report on EUDR (Deforestation). Fulfilling a mandate under Article 34(1a) of the Regulation. It assesses simplifications to date and introduces new ones. /1 https://t.co/YemuXVuVdR
EU-Mercosur Deal Takes Effect; Origin Rules Summarized
As the EU- Mercosur provisionally enters into force tomorrow, I'm about to draft a short summary of origin provisions for EU teaders. Stay tuned.
EU Parliament Approves New GSP, Effective 2027
On 28 April, the European Parliament voted in favour of the new Generalised Scheme of Preference (GSP). This will enter into application on 1 January 2027. GSP is the EU’s unilateral set of preferences for developing and least developed countries. /1 ...
New EU‑UK Steel Rules Spark Allocation and Origin Debates
The new EU and UK steel measures bring up a lot of important questions around country-specific allocations, melt and pour origin requirements and NI. It was good to chair a meeting with MEP @KarinKarlsbro in the Brussels Chamber of...
UK‑EU Forum Pre‑Summit: Assessing Progress in Brussels
The UK EU Forum in Brussels. An opportunity to take stock of where we are ahead of the Summit https://t.co/ovQTv458LO
July E‑commerce Shift Could Bankrupt Countless Small Traders
I seriously doubt consumers have the slightest idea how much e-commerce is going go change in July. And how many small traders will go out of business.
EU Customs Code Draft Sparks Timely ICC Belgium Event
Tomorrow @ICCBelgium is hosting "The Future of EU Customs" event in Brussels. Very timely discussion as we now have the first draft of the final text of the new Customs Code and the first changes will be introduced in less...
Key Takeaways From UK PEM Rules of Origin Review
A couple of points on the recently published outcome of the call for evidence on UK rejoining PEM rules of origin agreement. (This time not on origin). /1 https://t.co/p137Tj946v
Two Conflicting Trade Definitions Fuel E‑Commerce Confusion
Confused about all the e-commerce news? There might be a good reason for it. There are two co-existing definitions of “e-commerce” in trade policy. They refer to fundamentally different things. Both are very hot topics at the moment. /1
Customs Reform Drives EU Tax Simplification and Harmonisation
Back in Brussels for the EU Tax Symposium. Customs Reform is part of a much wider tax restructuring and of a response to new challenges. Simplification and harmonisation are the two key words. https://t.co/D17NXqnZMT
EU Extends GSP Benefits to Special Economic Zones
News feed cleanse and the nerdiest post you'll see all weekend. The EU's new Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) rules will also apply to goods manufactured in special economic zones and export processing zones. Which is pretty cool.
EU Mercosur Deal Boosts Traders Amid Uncertainty
This is indeed good news. It will enable traders ot take advantage of preferential rates at a time of uncertainty and disruption.
UK’s Single Trade Window: Shaping Tomorrow’s Customs Efficiency
I wrote a short blog on the future of the UK’s Single Trade Window on the back of last week’s FT article co-authored by @pmdfoster /1 https://t.co/b4rmt3AXzu
IEEPA Refunds Require Complex Paperwork, Not Automatic
On the IEEPA ruling and refunds. As we see many posts saying that it will be the importer who gets the money back, it’s good to remember that this will not be an easy process. Just like in the UK,...