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A Small Value-Added Tax Could Pay for Tariff Repeal
Rather than continuing the Trump administration’s tariff policy, policymakers should explore new solutions that can raise sustainable revenue with fewer distortions, like replacing the tariffs with a value-added tax.
Tax Foundation 税制研究 · Published 10/08/2026, 01:17The Conqueror Recalls Avengers Medals Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Magnets
The recalled medals violate the mandatory safety standard for magnets because the high-powered magnets may detach, posing a deadly ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each
美国 CPSC · 消费品召回 · Published 10/08/2026, 00:00Snow Peak Recalls Propane Fireplace Inserts and Lava Rocks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn and Fire Hazards
The fireplace’s lava rocks can ignite and explode when heated in the propane insert, posing a risk of serious injury or death from burn and fire hazards.
美国 CPSC · 消费品召回 · Published 10/08/2026, 00:00Romorgniz Recalls Six-Drawer Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as requir
美国 CPSC · 消费品召回 · Published 10/08/2026, 00:00Pacearth Direct Recalls PACEARTH Swing Seats Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard
The seats, metal carabiners or quick links, or webbing straps of the recalled swing seats can break during use, posing a risk of serious injury due to fall hazard.
美国 CPSC · 消费品召回 · Published 10/08/2026, 00:00ONTHEWEI Recalls Baby Bath Seats Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Drowning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Infant Bath Seats
The recalled bath seats violate the mandatory standard for infant bath seats because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to drowning.
美国 CPSC · 消费品召回 · Published 10/08/2026, 00:00Decathlon America Recalls Van Rysel GRVL AF Bicycles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Crash Hazard
The recalled bicycles’ front lock nut can loosen during use, causing the front wheel to dislodge or loosen over time, posing a crash hazard.
美国 CPSC · 消费品召回 · Published 10/08/2026, 00:00DR Power Equipment Recalls Pilot and Premier Trimmer Mowers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards
Grass and debris can accumulate in the trimmer mowers and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
美国 CPSC · 消费品召回 · Published 10/08/2026, 00:00Giant Bicycle Recalls LED-Light Keys Included with SureLock Bike Lock Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Consumer P
The LED-light key that was included with certain SureLock Bicycle Lock sets violates the mandatory safety standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the button batteries can be accessed easily by children, po
美国 CPSC · 消费品召回 · Published 10/08/2026, 00:00Rules of Origin Committee reviews LDC preferences, shares best practices
The WTO Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) met on 7-8 October to review developments in preferential rules of origin for least-developed countries (LDCs), hear updates from preference-granting members, and exchange experiences on origin adm
WTO 世界贸易组织 · Published 10/07/2026, 08:00Services bodies spotlight Public Forum, remittance costs and development issues
At meetings held from 7 to 9 October, the WTO Council for Trade in Services and the Committee on Trade in Financial Services commended the fruitful discussions on services trade at the 2026 Public Forum, continued discussions on transparenc
WTO 世界贸易组织 · Published 10/07/2026, 08:00172-2026: Have Your Say on the import pathway for assistance animals (cats and dogs)
07 October 2026 Who does this notice affect? This notice affects anyone involved in or with an interest in the importation of live assistance animals (cats or dogs only) into Australia, including importers, pet transport agents and departme
澳大利亚农业部 · 进口行业通知 · Published 10/07/2026, 06:42How We Built an International SaaS Salary Calculator
Like anything in your company, your compensation policy should reflect your company’s values. Here’s how we build a public salary calculator to reflect ours.
Gorgias 电商客服 · Published 10/05/2026, 21:31Amazon Scaling Risk Management: A 2026 Guide for Mid-Market and Enterprise Sellers
Amazon scaling risk management is the practice of identifying and controlling the operational, compliance, and structural risks that intensify as a seller’s revenue, ASIN count, and headcount grow. It covers account health, documentation, a
SellerApp · Published 10/05/2026, 19:30Real Property Taxes in Europe, 2026
High property taxes levied not only on land but also on buildings and structures can discourage investment in infrastructure, which businesses would have to pay additional tax on.
Tax Foundation 税制研究 · Published 10/05/2026, 16:55General Council addresses WTO reform, ministerial follow-ups, ongoing negotiations
WTO members meeting at the General Council on 5-6 October addressed issues related to the ongoing discussions on WTO reform, follow-up to outcomes of past ministerial conferences, and the state of ongoing negotiations on various topics. Mem
WTO 世界贸易组织 · Published 10/05/2026, 08:00Over 100 core representatives from Dubai government and enterprises to visit Shenzhen as a group in October! The 5th Dubai Business Forum unlocks new opportunities for China-Dubai
On October 14, over a hundred core representatives from Dubai's government and enterprises will gather in Shenzhen to interpret the latest policies and industry directions. The registration channel will close at 6 PM on October 7. Seize the last opportunity.
36氪出海 · Published 10/04/2026, 17:58September Qatar venture capital news: Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs visits China; Qatar launches Companies House
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Qatar's investment opportunities from four aspects: China-Qatar cooperation, industry opportunities, market policies, and recent activities.
36氪出海 · Published 10/03/2026, 08:28Announcement No. 44 of 2026 by the Ministry of Commerce: Initiation of an Anti-Dumping Investigation into Imports of p-Nitrotoluene Originating in the European Union
Official policy announcement; the original site only indicates the date, so please read the original text for specific applicable conditions and effective time.
中国商务部 · 政策发布 · Published 2026-10-03Transparency data: DBT: Business appointment rules advice, April to June 2026
Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.
英国商业贸易部 · Published 10/02/2026, 16:15168-2026: Expanding the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) to include chilled segmented durian from Thailand
2 October 2026 Who does this notice affect? Importers and brokers of durian (fresh, chilled, segmented) fruit from Thailand (0810.60.00.52). What has changed? The department is re-introducing chilled durian segments from Thailand onto the C
澳大利亚农业部 · 进口行业通知 · Published 10/02/2026, 10:08WTO MSME Group explores IP's role in trade, hears success stories and updates
The Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) met on 2 October, with a focus on the practical role of intellectual property (IP) in helping small businesses innovate, grow and reach international markets. T
WTO 世界贸易组织 · Published 10/02/2026, 08:00Co-sponsors of sustainability initiative advance work plan towards MC15
At a meeting on 2 October, co-sponsors of the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) discussed a work plan for 2026-27 in preparation for the 15th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC15). They identified priorities,
WTO 世界贸易组织 · Published 10/02/2026, 08:00Guidance: General Trade Licence: Maritime Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) - Japan
The General Trade Licence for the maritime transport of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Japan authorises UK businesses to carry out certain activities prohibited under Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (‘the Russia Regulations’)
英国商业贸易部 · Published 10/01/2026, 17:06