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- 17.10.2026 Regulation #World #Export #Import #Bans #Statistics
South Korea widens grounds for export and import restrictions from Oct 22
South Korea's cabinet approved amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Foreign Trade Act: from October 22, 2026 exports and imports can also be restricted on national security, personal and corporate data protection, public morals and national treasure grounds. Measures are to follow an investigation whose procedure will be set by a ministry notice taking effect on October 22. - 17.10.2026 Regulation #China #Export #Bans
China proposes export controls on 40 AI, biomedical and PV technologies
China's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology proposed adding 40 AI, biomedical and photovoltaic technologies to the catalogue of technologies prohibited or restricted from export, and from 16 October introduced temporary export registration. Under the announcement, exporters transferring rights, licensing a technology abroad or shifting its control to a foreign party must register on the ministry's platform, and comments on the draft are due by 15 November 2026. - 17.10.2026 Trade & Markets #China #Export #Import #Statistics
China's monthly trade tops 5 trillion yuan for the first time
China's customs authority reported that September 2026 goods trade grew 27.5% and exceeded 5 trillion yuan in a single month for the first time. GACC says continued import and export growth in Q4 2026 has a foundation and support; over nine months imports rose 22.3% and exports 16.4%. - 14.10.2026 Trade & Markets #Russia #Import #Export #Statistics
Russia's foreign trade up 13.8% to $505.5 bn in January–August 2026
According to the Federal Customs Service, Russia's foreign trade turnover in January–August 2026 reached $505.5 billion (+13.8%), with Asia accounting for 75.5% of it. Machinery and equipment imports rose 15.2%, exports to the Americas fell 10.9%, and imports from Asia grew 16.3%. - 14.10.2026 Analytics #World #Import #Export #Statistics #Duties
AI buildout speeds up global goods trade, DHL Globalization Tracker finds
DHL and NYU Stern published the DHL Globalization Tracker on October 7, 2026: global goods trade in H1 2026 grew faster than in any half-year in 15 years, apart from the Covid rebound. The authors find that US tariffs and the Hormuz closure did not stop growth, forecast goods trade to expand 3.4% a year through 2029, and advise companies to plan for disruptions on specific routes rather than retreat from international markets. - 12.10.2026 Analytics #World #Import #Export #Statistics
WTO lifts 2026 goods trade forecast to 3.9% as value outpaces volume
The WTO raised its 2026 forecast for world merchandise trade volume growth to 3.9%, up from 1.9% in March, and cut its services forecast to 3.3%. Trade value rose 15% in the first half against 3.5% growth in volume, so assessments of 2026 shipments in dollar terms will need to separate price effects on fuels and electronic components from real volume growth. - 12.10.2026 Regulation #USA #Russia #Import #Export #Sanctions
OFAC licenses Russian diesel trades, including US imports, to April 7, 2027
On October 9, 2026, OFAC issued General License No. 135: transactions in Russian-origin diesel fuel, including importation into the United States, are permitted until 12:01 a.m. EDT on April 7, 2027. Debits to accounts of the Russian Central Bank, National Wealth Fund or Ministry of Finance at US financial institutions are not authorized under the license. - 09.10.2026 Trade & Markets #USA #Import #Export #Statistics
US trade deficit widens to $105.6bn in August as imports rise
The US goods and services deficit reached $105.6 billion in August, up from $92.8 billion in July, with the release listing gains in industrial supplies and capital goods among the changes in goods imports. Country figures in the release are on a Census basis and do not sum to the commodity totals, and the next release, covering September, is due on November 4, 2026. - 07.10.2026 Regulation #USA #Import #Export #Trade agreements
USTR seeks comments on USMCA joint review, due January 12, 2027
USTR has started public consultations and announced a hearing ahead of the 2027 annual joint review of the USMCA. Companies that want to be heard need to file written comments or a request to appear with a summary of testimony through the USTR portal by January 12, 2027. - 05.10.2026 Regulation #EAEU #Import #Export #Logistics #Trade agreements
EAEU and Uzbekistan agree draft customs information exchange deal
EAEU and Uzbek delegations agreed a draft agreement on exchanging information on goods and vehicles in international transport after the first round of talks, which ended on September 30, 2026. It remains a draft: no dates for signing or entry into force have been set, and no changes to declaration procedures for traders have been announced. - 05.10.2026 Regulation #EAEU #Russia #Import #Export #Trade agreements
Russia's parliament approves EAEU protocol on devices exempt from registration
The State Duma on 1 October and the Federation Council on 2 October 2026 approved ratification of a protocol that adds three cases to the list of medical devices exempt from EAEU registration. Importers will need a permit from the authorised body to bring in an unregistered device for a specific patient. - 05.10.2026 Trade & Markets #USA #Import #Export #Statistics
US goods trade deficit widens to $132.6 billion in August
According to preliminary Census Bureau data, the US goods trade deficit was $132.6 billion in August 2026, up from $118.9 billion in July. The data are on a Census basis, with imports valued excluding duties, freight and insurance, and figures with complete coverage will be published in the FT-900 report. - 01.10.2026 Regulation #Russia #Export #Bans
Russia extends producers' diesel export ban to 31 October
Russian Government Decree No. 1252 of 29 September 2026 extends the ban on exports of diesel fuel, marine fuel and gas oils by direct producers from 30 September to 31 October 2026. Producers of fuel under EAEU TN VED codes 2710 19 421 0 – 2710 19 429 0 cannot export it before that date, except in cases covered by the exemptions. - 01.10.2026 Regulation #EAEU #Export #Duties
EEC working group discusses how to interpret a consignment in exports
On 30 September an EEC working group discussed whether goods must be shipped simultaneously to be listed in a single export declaration, following inquiries on declaring goods subject to export duties. On containers, participants reached a common understanding that four zeros are entered in the declaration when length, width and height data are unavailable, while the Commission will prepare clarifications on consignments if necessary. - 29.09.2026 Regulation #USA #China #Import #Export #Duties #Trade agreements
US and China publish '30-for-30' tariff-cut lists for $30bn in goods
On September 27–28, 2026 the United States and China published lists of goods recommended for reciprocal tariff cuts under the "30-for-30" framework: 1,619 US export items to China and 77 Chinese export items to the US, roughly $30 billion on each side. The cuts do not apply yet: listed goods remain dutiable at current rates until both countries complete their domestic legal procedures, and no effective date has been set. - 28.09.2026 Regulation #China #USA #Import #Export #Duties #Trade agreements
US and China agree on tariff relief framework for $30 billion of goods
After Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States on September 23–25, 2026, the two sides agreed on recommendations for more favorable tariff treatment of $30 billion of non-sensitive goods in each direction and launched trade and investment boards. Importers and exporters do not need to change filings yet: specific product lists and implementation details are left to trade teams to work out in further consultations. - 24.09.2026 Trade & Markets #World #EU #Import #Export #Trade agreements
EU reaches FTA deal with Philippines as India-New Zealand pact nears force
On 22 September 2026 the EU and the Philippines announced a "substantial agreement" on a free trade deal, and on 21 September India and New Zealand announced that their own FTA enters into force on 20 October 2026. From that date, exporters shipping to New Zealand from India gain duty-free access across all tariff lines, while market-access terms for Philippine goods into the EU will only be locked in once the agreement is formally concluded, signed and ratified. - 24.09.2026 Regulation #Russia #Import #Export #Logistics
Russia extends customs monitoring pilot to March 31, 2029
Russia's government extended the customs monitoring pilot through March 31, 2029 under Resolution No. 1188 of September 18, 2026, which takes effect on October 19, 2026. Companies wishing to join the pilot must file their application by September 30, 2028. - 20.09.2026 Trade & Markets #EAEU #China #Import #Export #Statistics #Trade agreements
EEC: nearly 48% of EAEU foreign trade is with SCO countries
The EEC reported that EAEU trade with SCO countries grew more than 17% in H1 2026 to $197 billion, with SCO countries now accounting for nearly 48% of the bloc's foreign trade. The 2027–2030 cooperation plan signed the same day lists customs regulation and sanitary measures as areas for joint work, but does not yet introduce specific measures or deadlines for importers. - 19.09.2026 Regulation #EAEU #Import #Export #Duties #Trade agreements
EAEU and Indonesia may cut duties to 2% and 1.5% in 2026
The EAEU-Indonesia free trade agreement, signed on December 21, 2025, may enter into force by the end of 2026, cutting Indonesia's average duty on EAEU goods from 10.2% to 2% and the EAEU's average duty on Indonesian goods from 7.6% to 1.5%. Traders on both sides will need to check their products against the roughly 90% of tariff lines covered by the preferences.