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Business Coalition urges the EU to act now – Deemed Importer obligations must not be delayed to 2028

Joint Statement European traders and industry are deeply concerned about the rise of imports of small consignments. The introduction of the ‘deemed importer’ in 2028 comes too late. We call upon the EU and its Member States to introduce a legal obligation on foreign operators to appoint a legally responsible person or entity in the EU for...

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Business Coalition urges the EU to act now – Deemed Importer obligations must not be delayed to 2028

European traders and industry are deeply concerned about the rise of imports of small consignments. The introduction of the ‘deemed importer’ in 2028 comes too late. We call upon the EU and its Member States to introduce a legal obligation on foreign operators to appoint a legally responsible person or entity in the EU for e-commerce imports...

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U.S. and European Footwear Industries unite, urging meaningful provisions in Trans-Atlantic Trade Pact

Three trade associations representing the U.S. and European footwear industries issued a joint statement this morning urging the United States and the European Union to eliminate footwear trade barriers in the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP). The statement, which was signed by the presidents of the American Apparel &...