Who Really Pays for Allegro Smart!? The Hidden Bill Sellers Carry
When Allegro rewired the economics of its Smart! delivery program on 2 March 2026, most shoppers noticed almost nothing. Their checkout still read the same …
International Trade
International trade, cross-border commerce, tariffs, customs, and global market dynamics.
US 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Take Effect August 19: What Retailers Face
US importers and retailers have one week to prepare for a sweeping new levy on Canadian goods, after the White House confirmed that an additional …
Why cross-border direct parcels give way to US domestic fulfillment by October 22: three signals
The prediction: before the October 22, 2026 compliance deadline for CBP’s codified de minimis suspension, US-domestic and bonded fulfillment likely becomes the default route for China-origin marketplace orders. Three independent signals point to a migration already in progress ahead of the Q4 peak.
ATA carnet: temporary imports for samples and trade shows
Cross-border Commerce deep dive: ATA carnet: temporary imports for samples and trade shows.
Why a second wave of US-bound postal restrictions is likely this quarter: 3 regulatory tells
The July 24 postal de minimis rule closes the last low-value import loophole into the US. The pattern points to a second wave of foreign postal operators restricting or surcharging US-bound parcels before the October 22 compliance deadline, concentrated on the long tail of small cross-border sellers.
EU CBAM carbon border tax: what sellers should track
Most online sellers are not directly in scope for the EU’s carbon border tax, but the indirect exposure is real. What CBAM covers, who files, and what to watch.
EU de minimis and the 2026 low-value import changes
Cross-border Commerce deep dive: EU de minimis and the 2026 low-value import changes.
Importer of record and customs bonds, explained
Tariffs & Customs deep dive: Importer of record and customs bonds, explained.
How a Handful of Carriers Shape the Cost of Shipping From China to Europe
The price of moving a single 40ft container from China to Northern Europe has swung from roughly 1,500 US dollars before the pandemic to more …
US Closes the Last Parcel Loophole on July 24: What Online Shoppers Pay Now
Starting July 24, the last big gap that let cheap overseas parcels slip into the United States without standard duties officially closes, and retailers are …