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EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (2017) – Industry Toolkit Release (2019)

In mid-2019, industry associations representing the electronics and automotive sectors released a comprehensive toolkit designed to help companies comply with the European Union’s Conflict Minerals Regulation (2017). Aligned with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals, the toolkit offered practical templates, checklists, and open data resources to facilitate conflict minerals reporting. […]

Measuring 2019 Digital Advertising Expansion via ISIC 7310

September 10, 2019

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The story of advertising in 2019 is, at its core, a story of digital migration. As brands poured resources into online platforms, agencies adapted—some with ease, others with urgency. But beneath the headlines and the creative sizzle, analysts and policymakers faced the perennial question: How fast is this shift happening, and where is the momentum […]

U.K. Water Services Regulation (2018) – Supply Chain Resilience in Drought Conditions (2019)

September 1, 2019

In the wake of OFWAT’s 2018 water resilience rules, utilities across the United Kingdom faced mounting pressure to strengthen supply chain visibility and ensure uninterrupted water services during drought conditions. The regulatory framework, designed to protect consumers and safeguard natural resources, required water companies to demonstrate that their operations and supply chains could withstand prolonged […]

U.S. Anti-Dumping Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Adjustments (2019) – Ambraw Importer Guidance

August 15, 2019

U.S. Anti-Dumping Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Adjustments (2019) – Ambraw Importer Guidance

In June 2019, the United States government implemented adjustments to anti-dumping tariff rate quotas (TRQs) that notably affected the importation of solar cells and steel products. These adjustments introduced stricter requirements for importers to report upstream supply sources as part of enhanced trade compliance measures. The changes aimed to tighten controls on imports linked to […]

UK Government Announces Plans for 10 Free Ports Post-Brexit

August 2, 2019

News, Trade Policy, United Kingdom

The International Trade Council has noted the UK government’s plans to establish up to 10 free ports across the country following Brexit. Free ports allow firms to import goods and re-export them outside standard tax and customs regulations, fostering trade and economic growth. The last UK free ports were in operation in 2012, and Prime […]

Canada’s Bill C-69 (2018) – Impact on Mining Project Supply Chain Permits (2019)

August 1, 2019

The coming into force of Canada’s Bill C-69 in August 2019 marked, as many would cautiously agree, a significant turning point in how mining projects must approach environmental assessments and related supply chain transparency. It’s not merely about satisfying regulatory requirements on paper; there is now, arguably, a heightened expectation for firms to demonstrate how […]

Applying ISIC 4630 to Quantify 2019 Global Wholesale Trade Flows

July 30, 2019

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Global trade in staple goods—food, beverages, and tobacco—rarely commands headlines, but it is the unseen engine behind everything from food security to macroeconomic stability. In 2019, shifts in wholesale trade flows told a story not only of market trends, but also of policy moves and changing consumer preferences. For analysts trying to map these currents, […]

EU Climate Law (June 2019) – Supply Chain GHG Reporting Obligations (2019)

July 15, 2019

The adoption of the EU Climate Law by the European Parliament in June 2019 signaled, in no uncertain terms, a new era of regulatory expectations for greenhouse gas reporting. For large manufacturing firms, the change was both anticipated and, to some extent, quietly dreaded. After all, while many companies had long acknowledged the importance of […]

U.S. Trying to Combat Illegal Fishing Act (TIFFA, 2018) – Seafood Supply Chain Transparency (2019)

July 1, 2019

The passage of the Trying to Combat Illegal Fishing Act (TIFFA) in December 2018 marked a significant shift in U.S. policy toward tightening seafood supply chain controls. By mid-2019, seafood importers and processors found themselves grappling with a new and demanding compliance landscape. The Act’s core requirement—that all seafood imports be traceable to the port […]

EU and Mercosur Reach Landmark Trade Deal After Two Decades of Negotiations

June 28, 2019

Europe, News, Trade Policy

The International Trade Council is thrilled to announce that the European Union (EU) and the South American economic bloc Mercosur have reached a monumental trade agreement after 20 years of negotiations. The deal represents the EU’s largest to date and demonstrates a commitment to rules-based trade amid ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. […]

India Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Products

June 15, 2019

India, News, Trade Policy, United States

The International Trade Council acknowledges India’s decision to impose tariffs on 28 US products, including almonds and apples, effective from Sunday. These new duties, with some reaching as high as 70%, are a response to Washington’s refusal to exempt Delhi from higher taxes on steel and aluminum imports. Earlier this month, US President Trump announced […]

U.K. Modern Slavery Act (2015) – Ongoing Review & Emerging Best Practices (2019)

June 15, 2019

U.K. Modern Slavery Act (2015) – Ongoing Review & Emerging Best Practices (2019)

As the U.K. Home Office initiated its second formal review of the Modern Slavery Act in late 2019, many companies across sectors found themselves reflecting, perhaps with some unease, on the adequacy of their current compliance strategies. There has been, for some time, an undercurrent of frustration in certain corners of industry regarding the difficulty […]

ISIC 2710 and 2018–2019 Electric Motor Exports Analysis

June 15, 2019

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In a world increasingly driven by automation and electrification, the global trade in electric motors is both a barometer and a driver of industrial change. For economists, policymakers, and industry strategists, understanding the movement of these products in 2018 and 2019 requires more than simply scanning export tallies. ISIC 2710—covering the manufacture of electric motors—offers […]

UK Secures First Post-Brexit Free Trade Agreement with South Korea

June 10, 2019

News, South Korea, Trade Agreements

The International Trade Council is pleased to announce that the United Kingdom has signed a preliminary free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, the first post-Brexit trade deal secured by the UK in Asia. The agreement seeks to maintain existing trade arrangements and provide stability under a no-deal Brexit scenario. International Trade Secretary Liam […]

US Terminates Preferential Trade Status for India Amid Tariff Dispute

June 1, 2019