EU and India Strike Landmark Trade Deal; Port Congestion Strains Key Asian and North European Hubs
The EU and India strike a landmark trade deal cutting duties on most goods, as port congestion strains key Asian and Northern European shipping hubs.
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U.K. to Eliminate Duty-Free Exemption for Low-Value Goods; Ex-Asia Air Freight Faces Elevated Demand
The U.K. plans to eliminate its duty-free exemption for goods under £135 by 2029 as ex-Asia air freight faces elevated demand, November 26, 2025.