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EU customs reform and e-commerce fees impact import volumes

108 clusters · 636 sources · last updated

Latest: EU adopts customs reform to increase oversight of third-country imports

The implementation of a €3 customs fee on low-value shipments (under €150) has led to measurable declines in import volumes across several EU member states. In France, data indicates a 30% to 40% decrease in imports, wit

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EU tobacco trends and German tobacco tax legislation

15 clusters · 115 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany tobacco tax error triggers legal and administrative chaos

EU-wide data shows a decline in daily tobacco and nicotine use, falling to 16.5% of adults in 2025 from 17.5% in 2022. To reach a ‘Tobacco-Free Generation’ by 2040, the EU aims to reduce consumption to below 5%. In Germ

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Dominican Republic export and investment trends

8 clusters · 91 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic launches 2026-2027 tobacco harvest in Santiago

The Dominican Republic has maintained strong economic momentum through 2026. Exports reached a record US$12.019 billion through the first nine months, following a period where January-August exports hit US$10.563 billion

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Senegalese institutional and administrative developments

11 clusters · 40 sources · last updated

Latest: Senegal Customs Director testifies before parliamentary inquiry

Following a Council of Ministers meeting on September 10, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye approved 87 new appointments across the administration and parapublic sectors. This wave of changes is part of a broader res

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EU and French regulations on Chinese e-commerce imports

12 clusters · 70 sources · last updated

Latest: European Union tightens customs rules on low-value imports

New European Union customs regulations, effective July 1, 2026, have significantly impacted the volume of small package imports from China. By abolishing the previous customs exemption for goods valued up to 150 euros an

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