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ZEITGEIST SERIES BRIEFING #98

The Global Trade Alert's US tariff estimates indicate effective replacement with some country-specific variations
Announced: 30 Jul 2026
United States of America: U.S. Administration authorises export restrictions on recoverable critical minerals and materials
Announced: 28 Jul 2026
United States of America: FCC updates the Covered List to include foreign-made power inverters and robotic devices
Announced: 24 Jul 2026
China: Government adds 14 European Union entities to the Export Control List (July 2026)
Clarification: 23 Jul 2026
United States of America: Restrictions on public procurement waivers for sensitive defense materials
Implemented: 23 Jul 2026
United States of America: U.S. Administration imposes tariffs on countries following Section 301 investigations relating to forced labour in supply chains
Announced: 20 Jul 2026
United States of America: Additional 50% import duties on certain products from Canada in response to alcoholic beverage trade discrimination
Announced: 30 Jul 2026
United States of America: U.S. Administration authorises export restrictions on recoverable critical minerals and materials
Announced: 30 Jul 2026
Russia: Additional financial grants to support local businesses in the Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions (July 2026)
Announced: 29 Jul 2026
Argentina: RIGI benefits approved for the lithium carbonate project of Liex SA
Announced: 21 Jul 2026
Peru: Changes in duties applicable to imports of sugar and dairy products (July 2026)
Announced: 14 Jul 2026
Greece: EIB and National Bank of Greece signed a EUR 200 million lending facility for defence enterprises
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