Tag: Trade Compliance

  • EU-US Trade Relations in 2026: Tariffs, Tensions, and What Your Business Needs to Know

    EU-US trade relations in 2026 reflect a fundamental shift in trade policy and an escalation of tariff tensions that directly impact European businesses. The relationship between the world’s two largest economic blocs is no longer governed by traditional free trade principles. Instead, the EU faces a complex patchwork of US tariffs, retaliatory duties, and trade…

  • The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): What North American Exporters to Europe Need to Know

    The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a tariff-like duty imposed on certain carbon-intensive products imported into the European Union. Effective from January 1, 2026 (following a transitional period from 2023-2025), CBAM applies to imports of cement, iron and steel, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen based on embedded carbon content. For North American exporters…

  • EU Tariff Advisory Services: Expert Guidance for European Businesses Trading with North America

    Peacock Tariff Consulting specializes in helping European businesses navigate the complex world of North American tariffs, trade regulations, and duty optimization. With over 20 years of experience in customs compliance, tariff strategy, and cross-border operations, Kyle Peacock and his team provide authoritative guidance to EU importers, exporters, and manufacturers facing escalating US tariff regimes, reciprocal…

  • Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: What UK Manufacturers Need to Know

    Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act of 1962 authorized the US President to impose tariffs on products deemed necessary for national security. In March 2018, President Trump invoked this authority to impose 25% tariffs on steel imports and 10% tariffs on aluminum imports, tariffs that remain in effect today. For UK manufacturers and…

  • UK-Canada Trade: The Complete Tariff and Customs Guide for 2026

    The UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA) represents the foundation of modern UK-Canada trade relations, delivering zero or reduced tariff rates on most products and creating significant opportunity for UK exporters and Canadian supply chain partners. Since 2021, UK businesses can access Canadian markets with meaningful tariff advantages, but only if they understand rules of origin…

  • How Brexit Changed Tariff Rules for UK Exporters to North America

    Brexit fundamentally restructured the UK’s tariff relationships with the United States and Canada. Prior to 2020, UK exporters operated under EU customs arrangements, benefiting from the EU’s comprehensive free trade agreements and tariff frameworks. Since 2021, the UK operates as an independent customs territory with entirely new trade agreements, tariff schedules, and rules of origin…

  • Tariff Consulting for UK Businesses: Navigate US and Canadian Import Duties

    Peacock Tariff Consulting specializes in helping UK businesses navigate the complex landscape of US and Canadian import duties. With over 20 years of experience in customs compliance, tariff strategy, and cross-border operations, Kyle Peacock provides strategic guidance to reduce your duty obligations, optimize tariff classifications, and ensure regulatory compliance across North American markets. Whether you’re…