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2026-10-24

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EU trade defence stayed high in 2025, and three cases carried retroactive duties

Trade Policy·12 min read·6 figures

The EU's 2025 trade defence report shows 32 new investigations, 26 definitive measures and 232 measures in force. Three cases applied duties retroactively, so importers should audit product lines and add duty-risk clauses.