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Mexico: Customs and tariffs reform package   Mexico has announced a new customs and tariffs reform package. On 9 September 2025, alongside the formal submission of the 2026 Economic Package, the President of Mexico delivered to the Chamber of Deputies two major trade-related proposals: Amendments to the Customs Law (Ley Aduanera): These would introduce stricter...

China: Ban on rare earth-related technologies suspended In October, China imposed export controls on rare earth-related technologies in October 2025. The decision was published in the Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 62 of 2025. In accordance with this Announcement, the following items were not allowed to be exported without a license: (i) Technologies and carriers...

EU: 2025 Update of the EU Control List of Dual-Use Items   On 8 September 2025, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation updating the EU dual-use export control list contained in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2021/821. This update aligns the EU list with decisions adopted in 2024 within the framework of the multilateral...

EU: Joint Statement on a United States-European Union framework on trade The EU and US have issued a Joint Statement establishing a framework for fair, balanced and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade and investment. This Joint Statement confirms and builds on the political agreement reached by President von der Leyen and President Trump on 27 July....

EU: Public consultation about the EU-Japan trade agreement   The EU Commission has launched a public evaluation of the EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement. The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), which entered into force on 1 February 2019, represents the most economically significant bilateral trade agreement ever concluded by the EU in terms of market size,...

Malaysia: New Export Control Directive for Advanced AI Chips   On 14 July 2025, Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) issued Directive No. 1/2025 (“the Directive”), introducing new controls on the export, transshipment, and transit of high-performance AI chips. Issued under Section 12 of the Strategic Trade Act 2010 (STA 2010), the Directive...

EU: Information gathering on the new US tariffs on steel and aluminium products   The EU is conducting an information gathering notice under Regulation (EU) No 654/2014 on the new US tariffs on steel and aluminium products, and possible EU rebalancing measures in response. On 10 February 2025, the United States of America (“United States”)...

EU: Re-launch of negotiations for the EU-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement   The EU is re-launching trade negotiations with Malaysia. Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and Malaysia began in 2010 but were put on hold in 2012 after seven rounds at Malaysia’s request. In 2023, both sides conducted a stocktaking exercise...

EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) Enters into Force The EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) has officially come into effect following Chile’s completion of its ratification process. Originally signed in December 2023, the agreement holds significant geopolitical importance, strengthening economic ties while supporting the transition to net-zero economies on both sides. The ITA will enhance business...