EU imposes €2 surcharge on China e-commerce imports from Nov 2026

A new €2 surcharge on online purchases from China and other third countries takes effect November 1, 2026, raising costs for low-value e-commerce imports. This follows earlier EU efforts to close the de minimis loophole, signaling a continued tightening of trade policy. The measure will likely impact cross-border e-commerce platforms and consumer prices, though the exact scope and enforcement details remain unclear.