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ZEITGEIST SERIES BRIEFING #98

The Global Trade Alert's US tariff estimates indicate effective replacement with some country-specific variations
Announced: 28 Jul 2026
United States of America: FCC updates the Covered List to include foreign-made power inverters and robotic devices
Announced: 24 Jul 2026
China: Government adds 14 European Union entities to the Export Control List (July 2026)
Clarification: 23 Jul 2026
United States of America: Additional 50% import duties on certain products from Canada in response to dairy trade discrimination
Clarification: 23 Jul 2026
United States of America: Restrictions on public procurement waivers for sensitive defense materials
Implemented: 23 Jul 2026
United States of America: U.S. Administration imposes tariffs on countries following Section 301 investigations relating to forced labour in supply chains
Announced: 20 Jul 2026
United States of America: Additional 50% import duties on certain products from Canada in response to alcoholic beverage trade discrimination
Announced: 29 Jul 2026
EU: HS code classification for Y-type infusion extension sets
Announced: 29 Jul 2026
Australia: Customs tariff amendments under Tariff Concession Order published on 29 July 2026
Announced: 27 Jul 2026
Russia: Ban on foreign land ownership in Sirius Federal Territory
Announced: 26 Jul 2026
Russia: Increase in personal income tax for foreign workers
Announced: 26 Jul 2026
Russia: Minimum income requirements tightened for foreign workers
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