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New EU tariff duties on imports of goods from the United States applicable from 1 July 2026

As of 1 July 2026, the EU Commission has established a new tariff regime for imports of goods originating in the United States with the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2026/1455, published on 30 June, concerning the adjustment of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in the United States of America and the opening of tariff quotas for imports of certain goods originating in that country.

The EU's renewed GSP scheme: Key updates for 2027

On 22 June 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/1395 of the European Parliament and of the Council was published, concerning the implementation of the EU’s new Generalized Scheme of Preferences, which will be in force from 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2036

EU applies €3 customs duty per item on low-value e-commerce consignments

Abolition of the tariff exemption on low-value imports into the EU from 1 July 2026.

New EU safeguards on steel imports from third countries

From 1 July, Regulation (EU) 2026/1384 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishes a new regulatory framework replacing the safeguard measure under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/159, which applied until 30 June 2026.

Application of EU-MERCOSUR interim Trade Agreement on 1 May 2026

As from 1 May 2026, the Interim Trade Agreement (iTA) signed between the EU and Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay) will be applicable.

New design of Access2Markets and LinkedIn campaign

New design of A2M and LinkedIn campaign to share practical trade tips with businesses - all you need is one click from the home page.

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Delay until December 2026 and other developments in the implementation of the EUDR Regulation

Regulation (EU) 2025/2650, published in December 2025, establishes a further postponement of the application of EU’s anti-deforestation law, known as EUDR, until the end of 2026.

Bulgaria adopts euro as of 1 January 2026

As of 1 January 2026, Bulgaria has officially adopted euro as its national currency, becoming the 21st Member State of the European Union to join the euro area.

Start of the definitive period of the CBAM in the EU

From 1 January 2026, the definitive period of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on carbon emissions implicit in certain goods at the time of importation into the EU begins.