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Blog Global Trade

January 23, 2026

AI in Global Trade Compliance: What Works Now, What’s Next, and How to Govern It

Key takeaways: How is AI used in global trade compliance? AI supports product classification, sanctions screening, document extraction, risk scoring, and customs-facing data preparation. It reduces the manual workload and accelerates decision cycles. How does AI improve HS classification accuracy? AI models analyze product data, generate HS/HTS and ECCN code suggestions, which reduces errors and...

Blog Global Trade

January 20, 2026

Future-Ready Supply Chains: What Leaders Need to Know for 2026

Global supply chains are entering a period of accelerated change driven by AI adoption, evolving trade policies, rising regulatory pressure, and shifting regional manufacturing strategies. Volatility has become a permanent operating condition rather than a temporary disruption. As companies prepare for 2026, many leaders now view resilience as a necessary foundation rather than the final objective....

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January 13, 2026

The Hidden Cost Drivers Behind Global Supply Chain Sourcing Decisions: Compliance Risks Beyond Tariffs

Organizations with cross-border supply chains operate amid volatile, fragmented, and increasingly stringent regulations. While tariff costs are usually anticipated in supply chain sourcing analysis, the central risk often lies in overlooked non-tariff compliance obligations, which are rarely made explicit or factored into early decision-making. These requirements include specific licensing requirements, sanctions screening, export controls, ownership-based...

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Blog Global Trade

November 5, 2025

China’s New and Expanding Extraterritorial Regulations Significantly Impact Global Supply Chains

Key takeaways China’s extraterritorial regulations now extend beyond its borders, impacting foreign companies worldwide These laws cover export controls, anti-foreign sanctions, and strict data security requirements High-risk industries include semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, biotech, and any sector relying on Chinese-origin materials Immediate actions needed: strengthen compliance frameworks, diversify suppliers, implement robust data governance, and prepare contingency...

Blog Global Trade

October 21, 2025

EU and Indonesia Conclude Negotiations on Free Trade Agreement

By: The e2open Global Knowledge team The EU and Indonesia conclude negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), paving the way for a far-reaching trade and investment act. On September 23, 2025, the European Union and Indonesia concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Bali, finalizing the text after nearly a decade of...

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Blog Global Trade

October 13, 2025

Beyond the Name: Operationalizing BIS’s “Affiliates Rule” with Kharon + e2open

As of September 30, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) interim final rule treats any foreign entity that is 50% or more owned - directly, indirectly, or in aggregate - by parties on the Entity List or MEU List, or by select Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs), as though it were listed itself. This...

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Blog Global Trade

September 2, 2025

Stay Ahead of Trade Regulations with e2open Global Knowledge®

By: Pragati Shree & Akshatha Shrivathsa Managing global trade compliance manually or in-house puts your business at risk. With regulations changing daily and non-compliance penalties reaching millions, companies need global trade data management solutions to stay compliant and competitive. Here’s how e2open can help. The challenges of in-house trade compliance data management In today's fast-paced...

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August 18, 2025

Navigating the Transshipment Crisis: How a 40% Penalty Tariff is Reshaping Global Trade

The global trade landscape is entering uncharted territory following President Trump's implementation of a 40% penalty tariff on transshipped goods, effective August 7, 2025. This tariff, compounded with existing duties based on the actual country of origin, marks a seismic shift in customs enforcement, bringing the issue of transshipment to the forefront of international...

Blog Global Trade

August 1, 2025

The Big Reroute: Chinese Goods Stress Test Global Customs

As redirected Chinese exports flood new markets, customs systems are buckling under pressure. Learn how global compliance teams are racing to adapt. Chinese exports are on the move, and global customs systems are feeling the strain. Countries like Germany, India, Brazil, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states are absorbing redirected goods...

Blog Global Trade

July 17, 2025

It’s Time to Update How You Anticipate Tariffs: A New Era of International Trade Compliance

In a world where tariffs shift overnight and regulatory updates arrive before they’re published in the Federal Register, staying ahead of tariff and duty announcements has never been more critical for companies engaged in international trade. That was the central theme of our webinar panel “Compliance Agility in an Era of Regulatory Uncertainty” featuring four...

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July 3, 2025

China Rare Earth Export Restrictions: Global Trade Impact

License delays and sensitive data requirements push firms to rethink sourcing strategies. The global economy runs on elements most people have never heard of. Rare earth elements (REEs) power everything from smartphones to wind turbines, yet they remain dangerously concentrated. When China introduced new export restrictions in 2025, businesses dependent on rare earth supply chains...

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Blog Global Trade Supply

June 24, 2025

Congratulations to the 23 e2open Clients Included in the Gartner® Supply Chain Top 25 for 2025

We’re thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 23 e2open clients recognized in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2025. We believe this recognition highlights and reinforces the commitment of these companies to exceptional, forward-thinking supply chain management that truly delivers on their business purpose. A celebration of superior supply chain performance ...

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Blog Global Trade Supply

June 11, 2025

Beyond the Next Tariff: Building Disruption Ready Supply Chains

In today’s world, change doesn’t wait for five-year plans. It arrives overnight, sometimes in the form of sweeping tariffs that redraw the global trade map. For manufacturers, retailers, and distributors, every new trade policy carries a ripple effect that can disrupt sourcing, production, distribution, and profitability. The recent “Liberation Day Tariffs” sent another jolt through...

Blog Global Trade

May 30, 2025

Cracking the Code of Global Trade Content with e2open’s Global Knowledge®

More than global trade content. It’s real-time intelligence you can act on. Do you feel like global trade compliance is a game you just can’t seem to beat? Between keeping tabs on shifting tariffs and duties, deciphering restricted party lists and sanctions, managing trade can feel like playing chess blindfolded. Fortunately, tools like e2open’s Global...

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Blog Global Trade

May 15, 2025

Navigating Reciprocal and Derivative Tariffs: A Practical Guide for Global Trade Compliance

Global trade has become much more unstable in recent times. Reciprocal and derivative tariffs are rewriting the rulebook and presenting new challenges for global enterprises everywhere. For compliance officers, global sourcing strategists, and supply chain leaders, there’s more to it than just understanding regulations – you must know how to adapt sourcing strategies, ensure correct...

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