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On April 5, 2025, the United States began collecting a new 10% baseline tariff on imports from numerous countries under President Donald Trump's latest trade initiative, marking a significant departure from post-World War II trade norms.

The UAE has introduced new guidelines for dropshipping businesses, requiring all sellers to register with local customs authorities and provide proof of sourcing from approved suppliers.

President Trump has announced the immediate implementation of reciprocal tariffs, aiming to match duties imposed by other nations on U.S. goods. These tariffs affect imports from countries including China, the EU, and GCC nations, with rates up to 25% on certain goods.

China, Japan, and South Korea have agreed to collectively address new U.S. tariffs. They plan to enhance supply chain cooperation and engage in export control dialogues, aiming to mitigate trade tensions and support regional trade.

The European Union is preparing a "robust, calibrated" response to the U.S. decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. The EU plans to implement reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods, with measures expected to begin next week.

The European Union has announced plans to limit tariff-free steel imports to safeguard its steel industry from high exports and U.S. trade barriers. The European Commission will reduce the liberalization rate for tariff-free steel imports from 1% to 0.1% and eliminate the carry-over mechanism that allowed countries to transfer unused quotas to the next quarter.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on all vehicles and foreign-made auto parts, escalating trade tensions with the European Union (EU).

The European Union is reducing tariff-free steel import quotas by 15% to protect its domestic industry from increased imports, particularly following U.S. trade barriers. Effective from April, these measures aim to bolster production and market share within the EU.

In March 2025, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, aiming to bolster domestic production.