EU customs and trade news: September 2025

Published 28 Sep 2025
EU customs and trade news: September 2025
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News in week 39: US implements reduced tariffs on certain EU products; EU and Indonesia conclude negotiations on a free trade agreement; EU and Moldova agree to broaden customs duty reductions; EU suspends tariff preferences granted to certain GSP beneficiary countries; Commission acts against unfairly traded imports of flat hot-rolled steel products, and glyoxylic acid; EU Sanctions Helpdesk - online workshop on common compliance pitfalls; termination of the EU–Cameroon agreement on timber trade (FLEGT); VAT in the Digital Age - implementation strategy to support businesses; and more updates.

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