Tag: Investment

  • EU Backs Quito

    The European Commission has asked EU member states to sign off on the bloc’s first Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement with a Latin American country, moving the EU-Ecuador SIFA to the Council for signature and conclusion and adding another building block to Brussels’ rapidly expanding Latin America trade agenda. BRUSSELS, September 11, 2026. The European Commission…

  • UK Freeports & Special Economic Zones: Tariff Benefits Guide

    Peacock Tariff Consulting Navigating Global Trade Regulations Quick Summary UK Freeports are special economic zones established since 2021 that offer significant tariff, tax, and customs benefits to businesses engaged in trade, manufacturing, and value-added operations. This guide explains how the 12 UK Freeports (8 English, 2 Scottish, 2 Welsh) work, their duty deferral and exemption…