Trade: what changed
Tariffs, sanctions, freight and import rules – short and with numbers. No politics: only what changes the price and deadlines of a shipment.
US: USTR proposes extending the pause on port fees for China-linked vessels to 9 January 2027
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed extending the suspension of port fees on China-linked vessels to 9 January 2027. The decision is not yet final. It affects anyone shipping goods from China to the US by sea.
EU–Russia: transition period for new import bans ends 25 October 2026
The EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia adds metal ores, zinc, glass and car parts to the list of goods banned from import. For contracts concluded earlier, the transition period ends on 25 October 2026. It affects anyone who buys raw materials and goods of Russian origin, or ships them via third countries.
Read →EU: €3 duty on parcels under €150 and €2 fee from 1 November 2026
From 1 July 2026, the EU no longer exempts parcels under €150 sent to private buyers from customs duty. Instead, it charges €3 per item, and from 1 November a further €2 fee will apply. This affects anyone selling directly to EU consumers from China and other non-EU countries.
Read →US tariffs in October 2026: what applies to goods from China and the EU
US tariffs changed three times in 2026. Here is what applies today and what an importer pays on goods from China and from Europe.
Read →Enter the product code, country and volume – the workspace calculates landed cost with current tariffs.