An analysis of the benefits and costs of the agreement entering annual review, written July 1, 2026 Executive Summary On July 1, 2026 – the sixth anniversary of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement’s entry into force – the mandated joint review under Article 34.7 concluded without the unanimous confirmation required to extend the agreement for a…

Indonesia is pressing ahead with a sweeping plan to centralize exports of its most valuable commodities, creating regulatory uncertainty for natural-resource producers and the global buyers who depend on them. As of June 1, 2026, coal, palm oil and ferroalloy producers must submit export documents to a newly created state-owned firm, PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia…
Ukraine’s Agricultural Exports: Tariffs, Quotas & Global Food Security Ukraine is a global agricultural powerhouse. As a top-5 grain exporter and the world’s leading sunflower oil producer, Ukraine’s agricultural output feeds hundreds of millions worldwide. Yet, Ukraine’s agricultural exports face a complex and sometimes restrictive tariff landscape: EU tariff-rate quotas limiting duty-free grain access, disputes…