This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager.
Dismiss

Insight View More

EU steel-safeguard discussions to begin on Feb. 23 February 10, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

EU lawmakers and national capitals will begin their talks aimed at reaching an agreement on steel safeguards on Feb. 23, in a bid to counteract the negative trade-related effects of the global steel production... (more story)

Farming safeguard for EU-Mercosur trade deal endorsed by EU Parliament February 10, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello

EU lawmakers endorsed legislation on Tuesday that allows the EU to swiftly suspend tariff preferences if agricultural imports from the Mercosur bloc risk serious harm to EU producers. The "farming safeguard" i... (more story)

EU-Mexico trade deal awaits progress on USMCA review ahead of signing February 10, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello

The EU and Mexico are waiting to take the next step on their revamped trade agreement, but the timing now hinges on Mexico’s review of its trade deal with the US and Canada, which is consuming political and ad... (more story)

US trade deals impose IP standards on Latin America February 09, 2026 | Nick Robertson

Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador are set to join multiple international IP treaties and systems of the World Intellectual Property Association, as mandated in the countries’ recent trade deals with the US.... (more story)

Japan ruling party wins historic supermajority in lower house election February 09, 2026 | Jeyup S Kwaak

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led her party to a landslide victory in Sunday’s general election, securing more than two-thirds of the lower house. The resounding success will likely bring a sense of s... (more story)

US Commerce misjudged market factors in Russian fertilizer review, CIT finds February 06, 2026 | Eliana Hubacker

The US Commerce Department improperly assessed which market factors primarily influenced the price of phosphate rock when calculating an antisubsidy duty rate against Russian phosphate fertilizers, the Court o... (more story)

US Treasury asks public for help making CFIUS more efficient February 06, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

The US Treasury Department is seeking public input on how the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States can streamline its foreign investment review process related to case reviews, non-notified tra... (more story)

'Made in Europe' rules could harm EU’s simplification efforts, Nordic states say February 06, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

A group of Northern European countries has warned that Brussels' plans to push for "Made in Europe" rules could have a negative impact on the EU’s simplification efforts, according to a note seen by MLex. The ... (more story)

Comment View More

EU farmers’ shadow now looms over Australia trade talks after Mercosur February 09, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello and Cynthia Kroet

The EU and Australia are close to concluding a free-trade agreement, but agricultural safeguards remain a major sticking point. At the heart of the political risk is farming concessions, especially on meat. EU... (more story)

US accelerated minerals strategy faces array of challenges February 06, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The Trump administration this week accelerated its critical minerals strategy, but the US still faces challenges — including regulatory burdens and partner cooperation — to implement an ambitious vision for re... (more story)

US oil tariff threats rattle Mexico trade relations ahead of USMCA review February 05, 2026 | Zack Budryk

US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on Mexico over sales of oil to Cuba threaten to disrupt what has been a largely collegial relationship between Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbau... (more story)

EU leaders’ retreat tests political ground for scope of 'Made in Europe' rules February 05, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet, Oscar Pandiello and Louis de Briant

Momentum for a common EU approach on European preference rules is growing, with a leaders’ meeting on Feb. 12 set to be a key moment to align member states. This comes as the European Commission is set to pres... (more story)

Mexican strawberry probe scrutinized as US Commerce eyes industry support February 03, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The US Commerce Department’s probe into whether there is enough industry support for an antidumping investigation into fresh strawberries from Mexico has raised a host of questions about the petition and the underlying case.

US-Korea tariff blowup highlights risk of ‘framework’ deals January 30, 2026 | Zack Budryk

The administration of US President Donald Trump has frequently employed framework or handshake deals for bilateral trade agreements to be formally ratified later, but a dispute over the pace of formalizing a U... (more story)

Trump threatens new Canada tariffs, but legality, logistics unclear January 30, 2026 | Eliana Hubacker

President Trump threatened to impose a 50 percent tariff on all Canadian aircraft imports on Thursday following Canada’s refusal to certify several Gulfstream jets, though the legal authority and practical mec... (more story)

India–EU FTA: Carbon tax threatens to undercut new tariff victories January 30, 2026 | Freny Patel & Oscar Pandiello

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement offers geopolitical and tariff gains, but leaves Indian exporters exposed to the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, risking offsetting benefits with carbon c... (more story)