Tariffs
Import duties, customs regulations, and trade policy changes affecting international moves, cross-border purchases, and small business imports. Covers tariff schedules, exemptions, and trade agreements.
France Promises Aid as Middle East Tensions Push Jet Fuel Prices Higher
France plans aid for airlines squeezed by rising jet fuel prices tied to Middle East conflict. EU officials also say fuel hikes do not excuse refund...
Lufthansa and Europe’s Airlines Hit by Iran War as Jet Fuel Prices Surge
European airlines cut flights and hike fares as the 2026 Iran war drives fuel prices up 84%, creating…
India and New Zealand Sign Free Trade Agreement, Pledge $20 Billion Investment
India and New Zealand sign a 2026 FTA offering 100% duty-free access for Indian exports and a $20…
EU Tightens Waste Shipment Rules, Forcing Digital Product Passport for Ecodesign
The EU's new textile regulations and digital passports impose strict sustainability and traceability standards on African exporters through…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Opens $166B Tariff Refund Portal After Court Ruling
CBP opens CAPE portal for $166B in tariff refunds following Supreme Court ruling. Importers must file via ACE…
Jack Daniel’s Ban Fuels Trade War Thirst as Doug Ford Seeks New U.S. Deals
Ontario and other Canadian provinces maintain bans on U.S. alcohol into 2026, sparking a domestic spirits boom and…
Buyers Hit ₹50 Lakh in Purchases Face Tax Deducted at Source Checks in Financial Year 2026–27
A guide to FY 2026-27 tax compliance, covering TDS, GST filing choices, e-invoicing, LUT filings, and IEC updates…
IMF Defines Forex Reserves as Balance-Of-Payments Shield. India Holds $600 Billion
India's forex reserves hit $697.1 billion in April 2026, securing 11 months of imports and stabilizing the rupee…
Central Board Revises Gold, Silver, Edible Oil Tariffs in Notification No. 37/2026
India revises tariff values for gold (USD 1,526), silver (USD 2,427), and palm oil (USD 1,141) via Notification…
U.S. Customs Warns Shoppers: Declare All Goods Above $800 Duty-Free Exemption
Learn the 2026 U.S. customs rules for declaring purchases, understanding the $800 duty-free limit, and avoiding penalties for…