Recently, the European Union formally approved new regulations on small parcel import tariffs, announcing the abolition of the duty-free policy for packages valued below €150, effective July 1. This marks the definitive end of the de minimis exemption benefit that has supported China-EU cross-border e-commerce for years, presenting Chinese sellers deeply rooted in the European market with entirely new operational challenges.

On February 13, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that it has jointly issued the "Announcement on Further Strengthening Food Recall Supervision for Cross-Border E-Commerce Retail Imports" with the Ministry of Commerce. The announcement further clarifies the primary responsibility for food recalls in cross-border e-commerce retail imports, effectively prevents food safety risks, and safeguards consumer safety.

Recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially issued CSMS #67834313, confirming the termination of additional ad valorem tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on February 24, 2026. This decision marks the formal cessation of a series of emergency tariff measures previously enacted, including those related to "fentanyl tariffs" and "reciprocal tariffs."

On the first day of work, clarifying the operational essentials of import/export licenses and automatic import licenses is key to starting foreign trade business compliance. The management logic, applicable scope, and operational details of these three types of licenses differ, so I've compiled a comparison guide to help you quickly grasp the core points.

As the Spring Festival holiday approaches, the RMB exchange rate has continued to appreciate. By the end of January, the RMB/USD exchange rate had risen for six consecutive months. Since the beginning of 2025, the RMB has risen 5%, becoming the third-best performing Asian currency since September.Based on comprehensive forecast data, international financial institutions show unanimous bullish sentiment toward the 2026 RMB exchange rate:

Between 2024 and 2025, the Russian government successively passed multiple bills (primarily involving Federal Laws No. 52-FZ and No. 168-FZ), making significant amendments to the "Russian Federation State Language Law" and the "Advertising Law." Starting March 1, 2026, comprehensive restrictions on the use of foreign languages in commerce will be implemented throughout Russia, marking a disruptive transformation in how businesses conduct marketing and operations in the country.

As the Spring Festival approaches, major ports across China are collectively facing a "terminal congestion crisis," with logistics costs soaring and the risk of rolled cargo rising sharply. From East China to South China, core ports including Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian, Shekou, and Nansha are severely congested, with yards full and gate appointment slots extremely difficult to secure. Shipping companies' overbooking has led to frequent cargo rollings, while towing fees and drop-off charges continue to rise, making pre-holiday shipping increasingly difficult. The "final window period" before the holiday has evolved into a tense "race against time."

ccording to CCTV News, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new electric vehicle strategy on February 5, including the reinstatement of purchase subsidies, and stated that Canada will cooperate with China to promote domestic production and export of electric vehicles in Canada. During his visit to China last month, Carney announced that Canada would grant China an annual quota of 49,000 electric vehicles, enjoying Most-Favored-Nation tariff treatment of 6.1% within the quota, with the quota increasing year by year at a certain proportion.

According to the latest data, China's total import and export volume for the full year of 2025 reached $6.35879 trillion, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.1%.For foreign trade professionals, the robust overall figures provide confidence, but understanding "what the world buys from China" is the key to seizing opportunities for global expansion in 2026.

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