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U.S. 40% Tariffs on Brazil: Details & Actions To Take
US imposes 40% tariffs on Brazilian imports over political interference. Customs pros must act fast to manage compliance and costs.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


UK-India FTA: Key Q&A + Docs
The new UK-India trade deal is BIG—here are the top questions answered and download of legal text for Custos Professionals
Arne Mielken
10 min read


Export Control Abbreviations Decoded
Feeling lost in export control jargon? This guide explains the 15 most important abbreviations every compliance officer, trade professional, and exporter should know.

Madni Laghari
4 min read


EU–US: A Tariff Truce or a Trade Trap?
Trump’s 50% tariff threat looms. Will a last-minute ‘framework deal’ with the EU stop the fire, or fuel a new trade war?
Arne Mielken
4 min read


US-China Deal: 55% Tariff Cut Impact
Breaking down the new US-China framework and what it means for your Trade Compliance strategy moving forward. In the rapidly evolving...

Madni Laghari
4 min read


U.S.: RIP De Minimis - Global End by 2027 (OBBB)
Massive shake-up in U.S. import regulations with OBBB. The de minimis exemption is set to die by July 2027. Here's what you must know.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


UK's New Trade Strategy: A Game-Changer
The UK's first post-Brexit Trade Strategy marks a major shift in customs and trade compliance—offering £5bn in opportunities, stronger defences, and targeted SME support.

Madni Laghari
5 min read


EU: A New WTO? Von der Leyen's Bold Play
EU’s big WTO rethink: Could CPTPP ties be the start of a new global trade order?

Madni Laghari
4 min read


Brexit: 9 Years of Disruption
9 years after the referendum, Brexit still bites. Here's how it reshaped UK-EU customs and trade compliance.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Pullover or Blanket? Comfy® in Court
When is a blanket not a blanket? U.S. Customs and the courts just decided — and it matters for your next import.

Madni Laghari
4 min read


EU: Import Surge Tracker Reviewed
Can the EU's new import surveillance tool stop trade diversion before it harms EU industries? Let's find out.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


U.S.: Trade Fraud & Tariff Evasion - How To Protect Your Business
Tariffs are rising, and so is customs fraud—how importers and compliance officers can navigate this risk in the USA.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


EU: CBAM - 15 Top Simplifications Proposed
We break down the proposed changes to CBAM, designed to simplify and cut red tape, strengthening the competitiveness of EU businesses.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


U.S. Tariffs Hit Penguins? 5 Bizarre Places Affected
President Trump’s 90-day tariff pause has left businesses and consumers wondering what comes next. Here’s what you need to know.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Navigating France’s Dual-Use Export Controls
Stay ahead of the game with our guide to France's dual-use export control regulations and how they impact your compliance efforts.
Arne Mielken
5 min read


EU: French Technology Export Controls
Stay ahead of the game with our guide to France's dual-use export control regulations and how they impact your compliance efforts.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


US Tariff "Pause": What It Means for Your Business
President Trump’s 90-day tariff pause has left businesses and consumers wondering what comes next. Here’s what you need to know.
Arne Mielken
5 min read


Our Customs Classification & Tariff Decision Library
Accurate customs classification ensures compliance, duty application, and efficient clearance. Our Tariff Decision Library guides specialist
Arne Mielken
4 min read


The Big Lie: US 'Reciprocal' Tariff Rates
The U.S. reciprocal tariff calculations misinterpret rates, merely spotlighting the trade deficit rather than actual tariffs.
Arne Mielken
5 min read


Reciprocal Tariffs: Guidance on Country Specific Duties
New U.S. import duties kick in on April 9, 2025. Learn who’s affected, what’s changing, and how to stay compliant.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
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