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July 2026 brings sweeping trade changes: the U.S. has imposed tiered 10%–12.5% tariffs on 60 partners, Executive Order 14411 has drastically tightened importer compliance rules, and the EU has ended its €150 de minimis exemption while fully activating CBAM. This guide outlines these U.S. tariff and customs reforms, EU green compliance mandates, and actionable strategies to navigate the rapidly closing window of low-cost global trade.

The 2026 global trade landscape is defined by China’s new Foreign Trade Law (effective March 1, 2026), which lowers market entry barriers, while the US and EU impose stricter VAT, carbon tariffs, and supply chain traceability rules. With UNCTAD reporting slowing growth, this guide details regulatory updates, global tax compliance, and logistics strategies to help exporters mitigate risks and capitalize on new facilitation dividends.