The Industry Expert

January 6, 2026

China eases tariffs on certain textile and leather products

Image for illustration. Credits: Re&Up The Chinese government has introduced a reduction to tariffs on certain raw materials, including strategic inputs for textiles and leather, as it looks to bolster its position as a key sourcing hub. The new plan, which came into effect January 1, 2026, was approved by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council and published...

January 6, 2026

The end of the de minimis: How DDP simplifies cross-border compliance

Credits: Bleckmann In the worst-case scenario, shipments could even be seized by the authorities at the border and returned to the sender when documents aren’t correct and complete or when for example duties aren’t paid because of ignorance Alternatively, shoppers could find that their packages are being ‘held hostage’ until they themselves pay a fee they weren’t expecting...

January 6, 2026

Vietnam: growth accelerates to 8 percent in 2025 despite US tariffs

Illustrative image. Cortex Vietnam Factory Sewing Floor. Credits: Cortex Vietnam reported an 8 percent growth in its gross domestic product (GDP) for 2025 on Monday, driven by services, construction and exports, despite the impact of US tariffs. “The 2025 GDP is expected to post significant growth, estimated at 8.02 percent compared to the previous year,” the Statistics...

January 6, 2026

Coinbase insider who sold customer data to criminals arrested in India

Police in India have arrested a former Coinbase customer service agent who is believed to have been bribed by cybercriminal gangs to access sensitive customer information. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading →