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Invitation: Singapore Trade Day – March 17, 2026

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Join us for a dynamic conference exploring the most pressing developments shaping global trade and compliance. Hear from distinguished thought leaders across Baker McKenzie’s global network, recognized for their deep industry knowledge and proven track record, as they share actionable strategies to help businesses navigate complex trade and compliance challenges. With speakers representing 12 countries, Belgium, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam, the panel discussions will…

China & Canada Announce Strategic Partnership on Trade and Investment

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On January 16, Canada and China announced (Canada Link) (China Link) a new “strategic partnership”, which promises to alleviate tariffs levied by Canada on Chinese EVs and tariffs levied by China on Canadian agricultural products (Partnership). The Canadian sectors poised to benefit from the Partnership, and efforts to increase trade and investment in Canada are: energy; forestry; autos; agriculture; and tourism. The Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap is available here and the backgrounder is available…

Upcoming Webinar: Tariffs and Trade – Legal and Business Considerations to Navigate a Shifting Global Landscape and Mitigate Risks

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On September 10th, Baker McKenzie’s Global Trade Practice will host a webinar in which a panel of our trade and customs experts from around the world will share their insights on the global state of tariffs as well as how to manage customs requirements and mitigate risks across the supply chain, providing practical advice to help you navigate these complexities. Topics to be covered include: The webinar will take place at 10:00 EDT / 15:00 BST…

Singapore: Clarification on Non-preferential Country of Origin Declarations

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In response to heightened scrutiny over country of origin declarations amid ongoing global tariff tensions, Singapore Customs issued Circular No. 06/2025 on 9 June 2025 (the “Circular”) to provide important clarification on the applicable preferential and non-preferential rules of origin when declaring the “country of origin” for importation into, exportation out of, and transshipments through Singapore. General Principle Singapore Customs emphasised that the “country of origin” of a good refers to the country in which…

Webinar summary: Customs & tariffs in the new US administration – Tuesday 3 June 2025

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On 3 June 2025, Baker McKenzie kicked off its Annual Compliance Conference Webinar Series with a session focusing on the evolving customs and tariffs landscape under the new U.S. administration. The panel, chaired by Jenny Revis, featured our global experts who unpacked a number of recent sweeping changes, as well as strategic responses for businesses impacted by the ongoing shifts in global trade. The panel examined the current tariff landscape in the US, looking at…

Malaysia: Response to US Tariffs from Malaysia

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On 2 April 2025, United States President Donald J. Trump has invoked his authority under the US International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) to impose the following tariffs on imports into the United States: Certain goods are not subject to the reciprocal tariffs (e.g., steel, aluminum and autos and auto parts subject to existing Section 232 tariffs [of the US Trade Expansion Act of 1962], copper, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, lumber, certain energy and critical…

Round Two – Trump and Tariffs (Webinar) – February 20

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Baker McKenzie’s Global Customs Practice invites you to join us for a follow up webinar on “Trump and Tariffs: Section 232 Tariff Announcement, Reciprocal & Retaliatory Tariffs and More”This one-hour webinar will take place Thursday, 20 February 2025 at 10:00 CST / 11:00 EST / 17:00 CET.On February 10th President Trump announced that 25% tariffs will be imposed on all steel and aluminum products imported into the US from all countries, including Canada, Mexico, the EU and UK,…

US-Tariffs on China Go into Effect; China Responds

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US tariffs on imports of Chinese-origin products went into effect at 12.01am ET on February 4, 2025, with 10% duties being imposed on all imports of Chinese-origin goods. The executive order implementing the tariffs directs that in addition to imposing 10% tariffs on all goods of Chinese origin, low-value shipments of Chinese-origin goods are no longer eligible for duty-free entry under Section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 USC 1321), significantly impacting e-commerce…

Malaysia: Resumption of NPCO Approvals for Certain Products to be exported to Russia

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In brief The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has announced the resumption of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (NPCO) approvals for specific product categories to be exported to Russia, which include various types of ball or roller bearings. This follows a prior announcement regarding the temporary suspension of NPCO approvals for certain products to be exported to Russia effective 3 December 2024. In more detail Effective 1 January 2025, MITI has resumed issuing NPCO…

Baker McKenzie 2024 Asia Pacific Trade Conference

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We are thrilled to announce the return of Baker McKenzie’s Asia Pacific Trade Conference, the premier flagship event for our Trade Practice Group in Asia Pacific where trade experts from 10 APAC jurisdictions will discuss the evolving geopolitical and trade regulatory landscape effecting supply chains in APAC. This conference is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge for navigating the ever-changing landscape as we share best practices for ensuring on-going compliance with trade and…