Compliance
Trends - EU expands CBAM to downstream products to prevent carbon leakage
The European Council has agreed to expand the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU’s carbon tax on imports, to include downstream products
Child Labour
Trends - CBP publishes Forced Labor enforcement operational Guidance for importers
The US Forced Labor enforcement Guidance for Importers provides a consolidated overview of the three authorities (19 U.S.C. 1307, UFLPA, CAATSA) CBP uses to prevent the importation of goods produced with forced labor into the United States.
Canada
Trends - Canada Strengthens Ban on Forced Labour Imports with New Legislation
On June 12, 2026, the Canadian government has introduced An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour.