The United States has long been the prize market for fashion brands and retailers seeking international growth. Its scale, consumer appetite and trendsetting culture make it integral to global strategies; the recent policy changes, however, have reshaped and complicated the
On October 14, 2025, a major change in customs is coming in customs: the H1 System will replace the old SAD (Single Administrative Document) for imports in Spain and throughout the European Union. Why? Because the goal is to make everything
The introduction of sweeping new US tariffs this month marks a decisive shift in global trade policy, creating fresh challenges for importers and exporters worldwide. Yet, for those positioned to leverage the recently finalised US–EU trade agreement, the disruption also brings
A major change is coming to the way products are traded and tracked across the EU and businesses that fail to prepare could face serious compliance challenges. The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is being introduced as part of the EU’s
As regulatory demands increase across global trade, compliance isn’t just a box-ticking exercise, it’s a competitive advantage and nowhere is this more evident than in the U.S., where import rules are shifting once again. Among the most significant developments is
In the space of just two weeks, the UK has concluded new trade agreements with the European Union, the United States, and India. While these are designed to ease trade frictions and promote growth across many sectors, they also carry particular
European exporters selling into the US on DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms are being urged to look beyond the headlines surrounding the recent China-US tariff “pause,” as many underlying duties remain firmly in place and could trigger unexpected costs. The 90-day
Q1 2025 ends with significant uncertainty, marked by geopolitical volatility and unpredictable global trade relations, as the U.S. implements and pauses a range of new tariffs. Global GDP growth projections of 2.5% for 2025 are the weakest since 2009, with
Changes in U.S. trade policy are introducing new challenges for global container shipping, prompting many supply chain stakeholders to re-evaluate their sourcing and freight strategies. The recently announced measures impose significant duties on a broad spectrum of Chinese-origin goods, with few
As part of its broader trade reviews, the Trump administration has moved to end De Minimis duty-free privileges that have long supported the flow of small parcels into the U.S. from major eCommerce exporters. Effective 2 May 2025 at 00:01 ET,