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‘Can I just have my money back’: The Supreme Court may have killed Trump’s tariffs but regular Americans have nothing to gain from the move

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down tariffs may have handed businesses a $166 billion refund windfall, but regular Americans are learning the hard way that they won’t see a dime of it. U.S. Customs just launched its online refund portal, and the first wave of businesses rushed to claim…

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Pensioners warned to watch out for scams as winter fuel payment recovery starts

Scammers may use the recovery process as a hook to use texts, emails and phone calls to target people, HM Revenue and Customs said.

Evening Standard

Eurasian cargo hub expands to capture Europe-Asia freight flows

A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and logistics operators seeking alternative routes between Europe and Asia.

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EU approves customs reform to handle rising trade and global uncertainties

The new customs reform is designed to adapt the bloc to rising trade volumes amid US-related uncertainties and new trade deals with South America and Australia.

Euronews

US preparing system to process refunds on billions in illegal Trump tariffs

Top official at customs agency says in filing that total sum held in relation to such tariffs is estimated to be about $166bn

The Guardian - UK

The 18th-century constitutional clause that could cost Trump €150bn

A New York court has ordered Customs to begin repaying hundreds of thousands of importers — before the government could find a way to avoid it.

Euronews

One of only 50 ultra-rare copies of a '90s visual novel has reportedly been destroyed by US customs on its way from Portugal to the buyer: "Literally crying right now"

"An important piece of history has been lost forever"

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Kuwait mandates cash declaration for tourists and residents carrying over KD 3,000 via Sahel App

Kuwait has launched a mandatory digital cash declaration system via the Sahel App. Travelers carrying over KD 3,000 in cash must now declare it electronically, replacing manual forms. This initiative aims to enhance financial transparency and streamline border processes for all travelers.

The Times of India

The Supreme Court’s bombshell tariff ruling failed to answer a $133 billion question over refunds: Now what?

Costco and other firms that filed early lawsuits may have an edge when it comes to collecting any refunds.

Fortune

Deadly attacks stall trade in key corridor between Senegal and Mali

More than 4,000 empty shipping containers are stranded inside Mali as insecurity on the main trade route to Senegal makes transport too dangerous, raising fears of supply disruption and higher prices in a country where most imports pass through the port of Dakar.

Radio France Internationale

She Ran Through Thin Air and Freezing Nights: How Sufiya Sufi Beat One of the World’s Deadliest Routes

Indian ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi has just added another wild milestone to her already jaw-dropping journey. The Guinness World Records has officially recognised her for pulling off one of the toughest high-altitude runs out there - the Manali to Leh route, and doing it faster than the benchmark time. The confirmation…

Times Life

India’s new customs rules bring duty-free relief on gold, electronics for UAE travellers

India has updated its duty-free allowance for returning residents and Indian-origin travelers to ₹75,000, including one laptop. New weight-based rules for jewelry and digitized customs processes aim to simplify travel. Passengers are advised to declare items exceeding the allowance to avoid penalties.

The Times of India

Uzbekistan sees lower shadow economy share as cashless payments rise

Official data shows that economic activities hidden from authorities accounted for 33% of GDP in 2025, down from 45–50% in 2019.

Euronews

China records massive $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025 as exports rose in December

According to customs data, the surplus was boosted by trade gains in December, with exports climbing 6.6% from the year before, better than economists’ estimates and higher than November’s 5.9% year-on-year increase.

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Evening Standard

Interpol seizes 30,000 live animals in global crackdown on wildlife trade

Operation Thunder 2025 saw officers from 134 countries make 4,640 seizures between September and October

The Independent UK

American playwright Jeremy O Harris held in Japan on drug smuggling charges

Playwright detained at Okinawa airport last month after customs officials allegedly found MDMA in his bag

We Got This Covered

‘Actual highway robbery’: Customs and Border Patrol boast about taking $70k cash from innocent civilian, refuse to give it back

"It's not a crime to carry over $10K, we just want to know about it"

The Independent UK

Former customs officer sentenced to 15 years in prison for helping traffickers bring drugs into US

A former Customs and Border Protection officer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to working with Mexican traffickers to bring drugs into the U.S. Diego Bonillo pleaded guilty in July to multiple charges, including conspiracy to import controlled substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine and…

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WeRateDogs breaks from wholesome content to tear into border agents after pet is shot dead: ‘’Do not open your doors’

The viral account WeRateDogs has millions of followers across Instagram and Facebook

Digital Camera World

DJI is still marked as a “Chinese military company” by the US Department of Defense. Now, the drone giant is appealing the court decision

DJI has filed an appeal after a District Court sided with the Department of Defense in keeping the drone maker on a federal blacklist

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VALORANT new Skirmish game mode: Features, how to play, and more

Replication is back, and even better.

The Independent UK

Over 750,000 people could be owed thousands of pounds and not know about it

Some 758,000 18 to 23-year-olds have yet to claim their matured child trust fund, HM Revenue and Customs said

Evening Standard

Savings windfalls worth £2,242 on average waiting for 758,000 young adults

Some 758,000 18 to 23-year-olds have yet to claim their matured child trust fund, HM Revenue and Customs said.

Guitar World

"A well-judged entry point to owning a ‘real’ Les Paul Custom": Gibson Les Paul Custom 70s review

The Les Paul Custom is back in the USA line-up offering a gutsy, evocative slice of 70s tone at a fair – but not cheap – price

The Guardian - UK

Postal services in Europe suspend parcel shipments to US amid uncertainty over tariffs

Donald Trump’s late announcement left operators with ‘extremely limited timeframe to get prepared’

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