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International Trade Council Supports DELIVER Asia 2026 as Agenda and Speaker Line-Up Are Announced

February 24, 2026

The International Trade Council (ITC) is pleased to support and promote DELIVER Asia 2026, which will return to Singapore for its second edition, bringing together senior decision-makers from leading retail and consumer brands alongside innovative supply chain and technology solution providers. Following a successful inaugural edition, DELIVER Asia continues to strengthen its position as […]

A Tale of Two Strategies: As US Deploys New Tariffs, China Woos Africa with Zero-Tariff Initiative While EU Targets E-Commerce Giants

February 20, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

As global trade tensions simmer, the world’s major economic powers are pursuing starkly divergent strategies. While the United States doubles down on protectionist tariffs, China is expanding its influence through broad tariff exemptions for developing nations, and the European Union is flexing its regulatory muscle in the digital domain. On February 19, JDSupra reported that […]

EU Mandates Digital Wallets and Streamlines Customer Due Diligence to Boost Trade Finance Efficiency

February 20, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

The European Union is set to transform customer due diligence (CDD) and onboarding with new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations that emphasize efficiency and digitalization. According to a February 13 report from EY, the new framework moves towards a risk-based approach, significantly streamlining compliance for financial institutions. A key change involves reducing mandatory data collection for […]

US-Taiwan Trade Pact Cements Over $330 Billion in Commitments, Linking Tariff Cuts to Semiconductor Investment

February 20, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

The United States and Taiwan formalized a significant new trade relationship on February 12, 2026, with the signing of an ‘Agreement on Reciprocal Trade’. The pact goes beyond typical tariff reductions, linking market access to substantial investment and procurement commitments aimed at bolstering the U.S. manufacturing sector, particularly in high-technology fields. Under the terms […]

Global Trade Map in Motion: EU, US, and UK Advance Key Pacts While WTO Backs Small Economies

February 19, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

A flurry of diplomatic activity in mid-February signals a concerted push by major economies to finalize new trade agreements, while multilateral efforts to ensure inclusive growth are also gaining traction. Developments involving the European Union, Australia, the United States, North Macedonia, and the United Kingdom are setting the stage for new contractual frameworks governing billions […]

Logistics Giants Make Strategic Blockchain Plays, Driving M&A and Redefining Supply Chain Infrastructure

February 19, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

The global logistics industry is undergoing a seismic shift as major players move beyond pilot projects to embed blockchain technology at the core of their strategic operations. In a significant corporate endorsement for distributed ledger technology, logistics giant FedEx has officially joined the Hedera Council, the governing body for the Hedera Network, Forbes reported on […]

Global Freight in Flux: Dual Chokepoint Crises and Rate Disagreements Roil Market as Green Investments Hold Firm

February 19, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

The global logistics industry is undergoing a seismic shift as major players move beyond pilot projects to embed blockchain technology at the core of their strategic operations. In a significant corporate endorsement for distributed ledger technology, logistics giant FedEx has officially joined the Hedera Council, the governing body for the Hedera Network, Forbes reported on […]

EU Moves to Toughen Foreign Investment Screening as Saudi Arabia Opens Market in Global FDI Policy Split

February 19, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

The global landscape for foreign direct investment is fracturing along divergent policy paths, with major economic blocs tightening security-based screenings while key emerging markets liberalize to attract new capital. The European Union and Saudi Arabia have both announced significant policy shifts this month that exemplify this growing divide. In Europe, a near-final version of […]

India Advances Dual Trade Fronts, Relaunching GCC Talks and Finalizing New Zealand Pact

February 19, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

India is aggressively expanding its global trade footprint on multiple fronts, formally restarting long-stalled free trade negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) while simultaneously moving to ratify a comprehensive agreement with New Zealand. These parallel moves signal a significant strategic push to diversify economic partnerships from the Middle East to the Pacific. After […]

Global Labeling Rules Evolve, Targeting Sustainability in EU Textiles and AI Content in India

February 18, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

International trade regulations are expanding into new frontiers, with major economies in Europe and Asia introducing sophisticated labeling rules for textiles and artificial intelligence. The European Union is advancing its plan to revise the Textile Labelling Regulation in the second quarter of 2026, according to BCLP Law. Following a recent hearing by the European Parliament’s […]

U.S. Proposes Sweeping ‘Maritime Action Plan’ with Universal Port Fees on Foreign-Built Vessels

February 18, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

The U.S. administration unveiled a significant policy proposal on February 14, 2026, that could reshape the financial landscape of maritime trade at American ports. According to a report from Lloyd’s List, the ‘America’s Maritime Action Plan’ introduces a new universal fee on all foreign-built vessels entering U.S. ports. The proposed fee would be calculated based […]

ADAMftd Launches Starter Access to Global Trade Intelligence

February 18, 2026

Lorgilyn Colesio

ADAMftd Launches Starter Access to Global Trade Intelligence

ADAMftd has introduced Starter Access, providing exporters, trade institutions, and SMEs with free entry-level access to its global trade intelligence platform. The initiative is designed to democratize access to structured customs data, verified buyer identification, tariff intelligence, and compliance visibility across more than 200 jurisdictions. Starter Access enables users to: Explore global […]

South Asian Trade Finance Buzzes with Activity as Bangladesh LC Openings Hit 11-Month High and India’s SBI Modernizes

February 18, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

The trade finance landscape in South Asia is showing significant signs of dynamism, with Bangladesh reporting a surge in import financing and India’s largest bank launching a major modernization initiative. These developments point to both renewed economic activity and strategic investments in trade infrastructure across the region. In Bangladesh, the value of import letters […]

Japan Unleashes $36 Billion US Investment Wave Following Bilateral Trade Pact

February 18, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

In a major economic development stemming from a recent bilateral trade agreement, the United States government announced $36 billion in new investments from Japan across three states, according to a report from Reuters on February 17, 2026. The projects in Ohio, Texas, and Georgia represent the first significant deployment of capital under Japan’s $550 billion […]

Canada Accelerates Global Trade Push, Concluding Ecuador FTA and Fast-Tracking ASEAN Negotiations

February 18, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Canada is making a concerted push to expand its global trade footprint, having formally concluded free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Ecuador and simultaneously accelerating talks for a comprehensive pact with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The moves signal a clear strategy to unlock new markets for Canadian businesses in both South America […]

Global Origin Labeling Tightens from Australia to Taiwan, While EU Eases ‘Made In’ Rules for Public Contracts

February 16, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

A global trend towards greater transparency in product origin is prompting new labeling mandates in several key markets, even as the European Union considers softening its ‘Made in EU’ rules for public procurement. In Australia, new country-of-origin labeling for seafood will become mandatory for hospitality businesses starting July 1, 2026. According to Mirage News, restaurants, […]

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