AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Customs Crackdown on Cheap Parcels: From July 1, the EU ends the long-standing duty-free de minimis for low-value imports and starts charging a €3 fee per HS6 category (with a €150 threshold removed), aiming to curb the Shein/Temu/AliExpress surge and reduce safety risks. EU Steel Shield: A new steel regulation takes effect, cutting tariff-free quotas to 18.3m tonnes and raising out-of-quota duties to protect capacity utilisation. Heatwave-Driven Cooling Boom: Europe’s extreme heat is driving demand for air conditioners, portable fans and even umbrellas, with some Chinese brands reporting triple-digit sales jumps and retailers struggling to keep stock. Nestlé KitKat Refresh: Nestlé plans a Europe-wide recipe tweak for KitKat from Sept 2027, targeting a more complex “hazelnut tone” taste. Energy Pressure in the UK: Britain’s rising energy price cap is expected to push millions further into fuel poverty. Retail & Supply Chain Moves: Loconi Intermodal starts building a new rail terminal in western Poland (to open in 2028) to handle growing freight flows. Consumer Tech for EVs: Panasonic launches compact PCB relay series for single-phase EV charging, aligned with upcoming European short-circuit testing.
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