Sanctions

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This subtopic provides an overview of sanctions. It is aimed at lawyers who need a high-level overview of the legal framework. This subtopic contains the following guidance:

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    Practice Note: The UK sanctions framework under SAMLA 2018

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    Practice Note:Understanding the UK trade sanctions regime

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    Practice Note:UK sanctions regimes currently in force

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    Practice Note: UK sanctions regimes currently in force

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    Practice Note: Sanctions regime—global

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WTO report highlights sharp rise in G20 tariffs amid efforts to facilitate trade

The latest World Trade Organization (WTO) report reveals that trade covered by tariffs in G20 economies surged to unprecedented levels between mid-October 2024 and mid-October 2025, with imports worth USD 2,599bn affected over four times the previous period’s figure. Including exports, 185 measures impacted trade worth about USD 2,900bn. Despite this rise in protectionist actions, G20 members also introduced 184 trade-facilitating measures covering goods worth USD 2,055bn, nearly double the previous year’s value. The report highlights that most economies avoided retaliatory measures, opting instead for dialogue and efforts to reduce trade barriers.

Commission imposes definitive safeguard measures on certain ferroalloy imports

The European Commission has imposed definitive safeguard measures on imports of certain ferroalloys into the EU, following a December 2024 investigation that found a surge in these imports had caused serious injury to the EU ferroalloy industry. The measures consist of country-specific tariff rate quotas for each type of ferroalloy, capping the volume eligible to enter the EU duty-free. Imports above these quotas may still enter duty-free if their price exceeds the established threshold. Although the safeguards apply to all third countries, including Norway and Iceland—both EEA members—they have been designed to minimise disruption to the integrated European value chain. The Commission will hold trimonthly consultations with Norway and Iceland and closely monitor the impact of the measures. These measures will remain in force for a period of three years, expiring on 17 November 2028.

DBT opens call for evidence on impacts of UK accession to the PEM Convention

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has opened a call for evidence, seeking views from businesses, trade bodies and other stakeholders on the potential impacts of the UK acceding to the Regional Convention on Pan-Euro Mediterranean (PEM) Convention. The PEM Convention is a multilateral agreement between 25 contracting parties that sets out common rules of origin to facilitate trade and enhance supply chain integration. Aligning the UK with these rules could provide mutual benefits for UK businesses operating within the PEM region. Sectors that manufacture in the UK but source materials from neighbouring countries, such as the automotive, fashion and advanced manufacturing industries, are expected to benefit in particular. The call for evidence closes on 15 December 2025.

Weekly roundup of HMRC import, export and customs guidance—17 November 2025

Details of updates to HMRC import, export and customs guidance for the period from 11 to 17 November 2025.

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