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Briefing: EU approves customs reform to handle rising trade and global uncertainties

Strategic angle: The new customs reform is designed to adapt the bloc to rising trade volumes amid US-related uncertainties and new trade deals with South America and Australia.

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Updated 15 days ago
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On March 27, 2026, the European Union approved a new customs reform intended to streamline processes in light of increasing trade volumes.

This reform responds to challenges posed by uncertainties in US trade policies and aims to facilitate new agreements with South America and Australia.

The implementation of this reform is expected to enhance the EU's operational capacity, ensuring efficient customs processing as global trade dynamics evolve.