International Trade

China Issues Regulations on Industrial and Supply Chain Security

China has issued binding Regulations on Industrial and Supply Chain Security, creating a State Council-led framework to manage industrial supply-chain risks and resilience across key sectors from April 2026. For global manufacturers, the rules formalise China’s ability to investigate supply-chain vulnerabilities and take countermeasures against foreign actors, increasing strategic and sanctions-adjacent risk around Chinese operations and critical inputs.

10 Apr 2026, 15:56english.www.gov.cnChina

EU Sets First CBAM Certificate Price for Q1 2026

The European Commission has published the first CBAM certificate price, setting the Q1 2026 rate at €75.36 and confirming the quarterly pricing methodology linked to EU ETS auction prices. This gives importers of CBAM-covered goods a concrete carbon-cost benchmark ahead of mandatory certificate purchases from February 2027, enabling more robust exposure modelling and contract and sourcing decisions.

10 Apr 2026, 13:18taxation-customs.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Parliament INTA Committee Reviews Critical Raw Materials Policy and Plans Technical Briefing on EU–US–Japan Minerals Cooperation

In March 2026, the European Parliament’s trade committee reviewed the European Court of Auditors’ critical raw materials report, debated an EU–US–Japan critical minerals partnership, and agreed to hold a technical briefing on international cooperation. This indicates rising political momentum behind formal critical minerals cooperation, signalling that future EU trade or supply‑chain measures could affect sourcing, investment and risk management for energy‑transition value chains.

10 Apr 2026, 13:16europarl.europa.euEuropean UnionUnited StatesJapan

US Commerce Finalises Antidumping Review of Citric Acid From Colombia

On 08 April 2026, the US Department of Commerce published the final results of its 2023–2024 antidumping administrative review on citric acid and certain citrate salts from Colombia, setting a 4.69% dumping margin for Sucroal S.A. and confirming that its US sales were made at less than normal value.[^1^](https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06784.pdf) These results trigger importer-specific duty assessments on past entries and establish a new 4.69% cash deposit rate for future imports from Sucroal S.A., tightening trade compliance requirements and potentially increasing landed costs for US buyers of Colombian citric acid.[^1^](https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06784.pdf)

10 Apr 2026, 13:12public-inspection.federalregister.govUnited States

USITC Issues Preliminary Injury Determinations on Fatty Acid Imports From Indonesia and Malaysia

In April 2026, the US International Trade Commission issued preliminary determinations that US fatty acid producers are materially injured by allegedly dumped and subsidised imports from Indonesia and Malaysia, moving these trade cases into a final investigative phase.[^1^](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-08/pdf/2026-06741.pdf) For importers and downstream users of fatty acids under the listed HTSUS subheadings, this raises the risk of future US antidumping and countervailing duties that could increase input costs and disrupt established supply chains.[^1^](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-08/pdf/2026-06741.pdf)

10 Apr 2026, 13:08govinfo.govUnited StatesIndonesiaMalaysia

US Commerce Issues Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission in Antidumping Review of Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From China

In April 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued preliminary results and partially rescinded the 2024–2025 antidumping duty administrative review on polyethylene retail carrier bags from China, confirming that Crown Polyethylene Products remains part of the China-wide entity while rescinding the review for Nozawa due to no reviewable entries. Importers and retailers sourcing these plastic carrier bags from China should plan for continued exposure to the 77.57% China-wide antidumping duty rate and consider using the late-April and early-May 2026 comment and hearing windows to influence the final review outcome.

10 Apr 2026, 10:46federalregister.govUnited States

US State Department Issues IFCA Section 1245(e) Report on Iranian Materials and IRGC-Controlled Sectors

The US State Department has reaffirmed the list of metals and industrial materials subject to sanctions risk under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act for the late 2025 reporting period. While no new materials were added, businesses must maintain rigorous supply chain due diligence for listed metals and alloys to avoid secondary sanctions linked to Iran’s defense and construction sectors.

9 Apr 2026, 17:44federalregister.govUnited States

Netherlands: Rotterdam District Court Orders Forfeiture For Circumventing EU Russia Aircraft Parts Sanctions

A Dutch court has ordered the forfeiture of profits from an aircraft parts supplier for circumventing EU sanctions on exports to Russia via third-country intermediaries. This ruling underscores the increasing legal and financial risks of sanctions evasion, necessitating rigorous supply chain oversight and end-user verification in transshipment jurisdictions.

9 Apr 2026, 17:29uitspraken.rechtspraak.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

US OFAC Unblocks Multiple SDN Designations Across Russia, Narcotics, Cyber, and Venezuela Programs

The US Department of the Treasury (OFAC) has delisted multiple individuals and entities across Russia, narcotics, cyber, and Venezuela sanctions programs as of April 2026. Organizations should update internal screening lists to reflect these removals while continuing to monitor for residual export controls or sectoral restrictions that may still affect these counterparties.

9 Apr 2026, 14:40govinfo.govUnited States

US Commerce Corrects Final CVD Review Results for Sodium Nitrite From India, Clarifying Partial Rescission

The US Department of Commerce has corrected the final results of the 2022–2023 countervailing duty review for sodium nitrite from India to include a partial rescission for specific exporters. This adjustment clarifies the trade defense landscape, ensuring that companies with no reviewable entries are correctly excluded from the administrative review's scope and associated duty adjustments.

6 Apr 2026, 19:44federalregister.govUnited States

AmCham EU Highlights Burdens of EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Compliance

Industry advocacy is intensifying for the European Commission to reform the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) as compliance costs and procedural complexity exceed initial estimates. While legislative streamlining is under consideration, firms must maintain sophisticated global tracking systems for financial contributions to navigate increasingly granular regulatory scrutiny.

6 Apr 2026, 19:41amchameu.euEuropean Union

UK and US Agree Arrangement on Pharmaceutical Trade, Pricing and Supply Chains

The UK and US have finalized a bilateral pharmaceutical arrangement, effective April 2026, to significantly increase UK medicine spending and provide US tariff protection for UK exports. This deal improves commercial predictability through higher reimbursement ceilings and rebate caps while signaling deeper regulatory alignment on medical device approvals and supply chain security.

6 Apr 2026, 18:30gov.ukUnited KingdomUnited States

US Proclamation Increases Full-Value Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Imports

The US has significantly expanded Section 232 national security tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper, applying rates up to 50% to the full customs value of imports effective April 6, 2026. Manufacturers must brace for substantial cost increases and heightened supply chain transparency requirements, as the regime now targets a broader range of derivative products and mandates rigorous origin tracking.

6 Apr 2026, 18:29whitehouse.govUnited States

US Imposes Section 232 Tariffs on Patented Pharmaceutical Products and Ingredients

The US has introduced Section 232 national security tariffs of up to 100% on patented pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients, with implementation beginning in July 2026. Companies must immediately assess onshoring feasibility and pricing-agreement eligibility to navigate substantial cost pressures and a clear policy shift toward domestic manufacturing.

6 Apr 2026, 18:29whitehouse.govUnited States

UK Government Limits Tariff-Free Steel Import Quotas From 1 July 2026

The UK will significantly restrict tariff-free steel imports from July 2026, reducing existing quota volumes by 60% and imposing a 50% tariff on over-quota shipments. Businesses must prepare for increased supply chain costs and tighter procurement windows for imported steel products as the government prioritizes domestic production capacity.

6 Apr 2026, 16:24gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK HMRC Prohibits CDS Code 1RC for Chicago Convention Relief Claims

UK HMRC has updated Customs Declaration Service guidance to prohibit Additional Procedure Code 1RC for Chicago Convention relief claims, requiring the use of code 1CC instead. Importers in the aviation sector must update customs software and broker instructions immediately to ensure compliant declarations and continued access to duty relief.

6 Apr 2026, 16:15gov.ukUnited Kingdom

US ITC Issues Negative Final Injury Determination on Active Anode Material From China

The US International Trade Commission issued a negative final injury determination on Chinese active anode material imports in April 2026, concluding its trade investigations. This ruling prevents the imposition of new antidumping and countervailing duties, ensuring continued market access and price stability for battery supply chains reliant on these materials.

6 Apr 2026, 16:08govinfo.govUnited States

USITC Schedules Final Phase of AD/CVD Investigations on L-Lysine From China

The USITC has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into Chinese animal feed-grade L-lysine, with a hearing set for July 2026. Importers and downstream users should prepare for potential duty orders that could significantly increase the cost of lysine-based feed additives and disrupt existing supply chains.

6 Apr 2026, 16:06federalregister.govUnited States

Netherlands Finance State Secretary Funds Stronger Customs Oversight of E‑Commerce Shipments

The Netherlands is deploying €100 million annually and 560 new staff to intensify customs oversight of e-commerce shipments, coinciding with the July 2026 abolition of the EU's €150 duty-free threshold. Importers should anticipate higher per-parcel costs and a significantly increased risk of shipment delays or seizures as authorities ramp up data-driven inspections for product safety and chemical compliance.

5 Apr 2026, 19:42open.overheid.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

Taiwan Launches CBAM Service Platform to Support Industry

Taiwan has launched a cross-ministerial CBAM Service Platform to support exporters as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters full implementation. Affected firms must prioritize transitioning to verified actual emissions data to utilize domestic carbon-fee credits and avoid the financial penalties of increasing EU default value mark-ups.

5 Apr 2026, 19:37enews.moenv.gov.twTaiwanEuropean Union