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E-Commerce Growth and Post-Holiday ‘Return-uary’ Surge Drive Innovation in Reverse Logistics

February 5, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

E-commerce Development, India, News

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The massive volume of product returns following the 2025 holiday season, a period dubbed ‘Return-uary,’ is placing significant strain on supply chains and accelerating investment and innovation in the reverse logistics sector. According to a report from Taylor, approximately 12.2% of online orders from the holiday season were returned in the first two weeks of […]

Importers Gain New Tools: US Unveils Tariff Relief for Trucks as Bangladesh Launches Public HS Code Database

February 5, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

News, Tarrifs, United States

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In a complex global trade environment, importers are gaining access to new mechanisms for cost reduction and data analysis. Effective February 2, 2026, the U.S. has introduced a new process that can lower the Section 232 tariff burden for importers of certain medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs). According to Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., this […]

Maritime Giants Consolidate Inland Logistics, Sparking U.S. Regulatory Scrutiny Over Market Power

February 5, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Logistics, News, United States

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Global shipping carriers are aggressively expanding their control beyond the ports, a strategic pivot underscored by CMA CGM’s completed acquisition of Freightliner UK’s multimodal business on February 3, 2026. According to the SeaRates Blog, this move signals a significant shift for maritime operators from a traditional port-to-port focus to a more integrated approach that includes […]

UK Launches Crypto Task Force as Sanctioned Nations Increasingly Turn to Stablecoins for Illicit Finance

February 5, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

News, Trade Finance, United Kingdom

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The United Kingdom’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) is escalating its fight against the use of digital currencies for sanctions evasion, creating a new partnership just as a United Nations report highlights the growing reliance of sanctioned states on stablecoins. According to a February 2, 2026 announcement reported by Mayer Brown, OFSI has partnered […]

U.S. and India Reach Tentative Trade Agreement, Slashing Tariffs and Resetting Economic Partnership

February 5, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

News, Trade Agreements, United States

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The United States and India have reached a tentative trade agreement that will see U.S. tariffs on Indian goods significantly reduced from 50% to 18%, a move expected to bring cost relief to American companies. The deal, announced by President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media on February 2, 2026, marks […]

ICTTM Announces ADAMftd: Instant, Tailored Market-Entry Reports Powered by Real-World Trade Data

February 4, 2026

Lorgilyn Colesio

Global Trade, Press Release

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Singapore — 3 February 2026 — The International Centre for Trade Transparency Limited (ICTTM) today announced a groundbreaking new service inside its ADAMftd product: instant, tailored market-entry intelligence reports for importers, exporters, and trade professionals who need reliable answers—fast.   Unlike traditional market research that can take weeks and cost tens of thousands of dollars, […]

International Trade Council Announces Breakthrough AI Market-Entry Intelligence Powered by Real-World Government Trade Data

February 4, 2026

Lorgilyn Colesio

Global Trade, Press Release

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Singapore — 3 February 2026 — The International Trade Council (ITC) today announced a major breakthrough in applied artificial intelligence for international trade: instant, tailored market-entry intelligence reports produced through its subsidiary, the International Centre for Trade Transparency Limited (ICTTM), using the ADAMftd platform.   This new capability is designed for importers, exporters, customs brokers, […]

US Regulators and Saudi Banking Giant Push for Blockchain Frameworks and Real-World Adoption

February 3, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Information technology, News, Saudi Arabia, United States

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Global financial regulators and major banking institutions are accelerating efforts to create structured frameworks for blockchain technology, signaling a move toward mainstream integration. In a landmark announcement on January 30, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) revealed a joint initiative named "Project Crypto," according to a [...]

Panama Court Annuls Hutchison Port Contracts, as New Tariffs Signal Surge in Global Trade Disputes

February 3, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

News, Panama, Tarrifs

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The stability of international trade contracts is facing significant challenges from both judicial and political fronts this week. In a move sending ripples through the global shipping industry, Panama's Supreme Court has annulled pivotal port contracts held by Panama Ports Company (PPC), a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison. The decision, reported by [...]

Global Trade Divergence: US and Mexico Raise Tariffs While China Cuts Duties to Bolster High-Tech Industries

February 3, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Global Trade, Mexico, News, United States

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The global trade landscape saw a significant divergence in tariff policies in early 2026, with the United States and Mexico implementing protectionist measures while China moved to lower import barriers on key industrial inputs. These conflicting strategies highlight a growing split in economic priorities among major trading nations.     Effective January 15, 2026, the [...]

HS Code Compliance in Focus: EU Updates Codes as India Grapples with Massive Litigation Backlog

February 3, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Europe, News, Tariff & Customs Compliance

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The critical importance of accurate Harmonized System (HS) code classification is being highlighted in early 2026, as the European Union implements technical updates to its tariff codes while India considers measures to resolve a massive backlog of customs-related legal disputes, many stemming from classification disagreements.     Effective January 1, 2026, the European Union has [...]

Global Border Update: China Accelerates Clearances While Delays in Mexico and Tech Sector Disruptions Highlight Supply Chain Fragility

February 2, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Mexico, News, Supply Chain

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The state of global customs clearance presents a mixed picture of remarkable efficiency gains and costly, disruptive bottlenecks. While China is accelerating processing times at a key border gate, persistent delays in Mexico and new blockages in the tech sector highlight ongoing vulnerabilities in international supply chains. Ahead of the Lunar New Year, customs clearance [...]

EU Pivots to Developing Economies with Mercosur and India Deals Amidst Rising US-WTO Tensions

February 2, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Europe, International Trade Agreements, News

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The European Union is aggressively pursuing a new trade strategy, forging major alliances with developing economies in a stark contrast to the United States' recent protectionist turn. According to a report from Herbert Smith Freehills, the EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur sealed a free trade agreement on January 17, 2026, after a [...]

WTO Rules Against US Clean Energy Subsidies Amidst Ongoing Paralysis of its Top Court

February 2, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Energy Trade, News, United States

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) is facing a deepening crisis of relevance and authority, highlighted by a recent ruling against the United States and Washington's continued obstruction of the institution's highest dispute settlement body. On January 30, 2026, a WTO panel found that U.S. tax credits for clean energy, a cornerstone of the Inflation Reduction [...]

Japan and Regional Asian Markets Show Healthy Trade Adjustments Amid Currency Movements

January 26, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Japan, News, Trade

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Asian equity markets delivered mixed performances as currency shifts encouraged a natural recalibration across trade-driven sectors, led by movements in Japan’s financial markets. A stronger yen prompted investors to reassess export valuations, highlighting the close relationship between exchange rates and international trade competitiveness.   Currency adjustments are a normal feature of open economies and often [...]
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