Anna Jerzewska
@annajerzewska.bsky.social
Founder of Trade and Borders. DSV Director Global Customs. Customs rapporteur for EuroCommerce. PhD in Customs and Trade Facilitation. Brexit veteran
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Anna Jerzewska
@annajerzewska.bsky.social
· Mar 31
www.uktpo.org
An updated and extended version of my "Should the UK rejoin PEM?" paper has been published by @uktpo.org.
It addresses one of the main concerns on the UK side (spoiler, it's not what you think).
With the EU-UK Summit coming up - should the UK consider rejoining?
www.uktpo.org/wp-content/u...
It addresses one of the main concerns on the UK side (spoiler, it's not what you think).
With the EU-UK Summit coming up - should the UK consider rejoining?
www.uktpo.org/wp-content/u...
De minimis to be removed in the EU "as soon as possible next year" now confirmed.
Big implications for the UK as well given the budget rumours.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Big implications for the UK as well given the budget rumours.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Remarks by by Commissioner Šef\u010Dovi\u010D following the Economic and Financial Affairs Council
I have just concluded a good, constructive discussion with EU Finance Ministers on the Customs Reform – and, more specifically, on the new rules for e-commerce imports as a crucial part of this reform
ec.europa.eu
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
De minimis to be removed in the EU "as soon as possible next year" now confirmed.
Big implications for the UK as well given the budget rumours.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Big implications for the UK as well given the budget rumours.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Finally, an update on EUDR - going ahead but with a transitional period and simplification for SMEs. Most likely, still needs to be approved.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission proposes targeted measures to ensure the timely implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation
The Commission is today proposing targeted solutions to support companies, global stakeholders, third countries and Member States to ensure a smooth implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (
ec.europa.eu
October 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Finally, an update on EUDR - going ahead but with a transitional period and simplification for SMEs. Most likely, still needs to be approved.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
New report by the House of Lords Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee published today.
A lot of good feedback from stakeholders consistent with what I'm hearing from local businesses.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/76...
A lot of good feedback from stakeholders consistent with what I'm hearing from local businesses.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/76...
Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Publications - Committees - UK Parliament
Publications for Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee
committees.parliament.uk
October 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
New report by the House of Lords Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee published today.
A lot of good feedback from stakeholders consistent with what I'm hearing from local businesses.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/76...
A lot of good feedback from stakeholders consistent with what I'm hearing from local businesses.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/76...
A new round of trilogue negotiations on the EU Customs Reform is set to take place in Brussels this week. It's likely to focus on less controversial aspects of the text, pushing things like the handling fee and e-commerce ot a later date.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:04 AM
A new round of trilogue negotiations on the EU Customs Reform is set to take place in Brussels this week. It's likely to focus on less controversial aspects of the text, pushing things like the handling fee and e-commerce ot a later date.
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All other issues aside, the double standards accusation is on point.
USTR says China 'deferred' when US reached out for phone call after export controls expansion reut.rs/48JZD6X
USTR says China 'deferred' when US reached out for phone call after export controls expansion
Trade Representative Jamison Greer said on Sunday that the U.S. reached out to China for a phone call following an announcement that it was expanding its rare earths export controls but Beijing deferred, while China accused the U.S. of what it called "double standards."
reut.rs
October 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
All other issues aside, the double standards accusation is on point.
By Ignacio García Bercero on the recent EU proposal for new steel safeguards. A particularly worrying part is the fact that it suggests that excluding imports from current FTA partners is not possible, which would mean a breach of these agreements.
www.bruegel.org/first-glance...
www.bruegel.org/first-glance...
The EU should moderate its steel protection plan
A European Commission proposal for a tight quota and high steel tariffs risks undermining perceptions of the EU as a reliable trading partner
www.bruegel.org
October 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
By Ignacio García Bercero on the recent EU proposal for new steel safeguards. A particularly worrying part is the fact that it suggests that excluding imports from current FTA partners is not possible, which would mean a breach of these agreements.
www.bruegel.org/first-glance...
www.bruegel.org/first-glance...
An occasional reminder to all the companies out there thinking that just cause their goods successfully passed CBP border screening, they're off the hook.
Customs compliance is monitored AFTER the border. CBP has a good few years to come knocking and ask you for evidence.
Customs compliance is monitored AFTER the border. CBP has a good few years to come knocking and ask you for evidence.
Krugman makes a great point that Trump’s tariffs encourage importers to avoid or evade them. All his exceptions and special favors make that easier. And pulling CBP off for immigration raids means there are fewer experienced agents who know what they are seeing when they check customs invoices.
Leprechauns, Effective Tariffs and Inflation
Yes, tariffs are hurting us. No, Trump wasn’t right.
open.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
An occasional reminder to all the companies out there thinking that just cause their goods successfully passed CBP border screening, they're off the hook.
Customs compliance is monitored AFTER the border. CBP has a good few years to come knocking and ask you for evidence.
Customs compliance is monitored AFTER the border. CBP has a good few years to come knocking and ask you for evidence.
It was good to contribute to FT's story on e-commerce and the proposed national handling fees.
The handling fee for all e-commerce parcels is likely to be introduced on the EU level next year. For some EU member states, it may come sooner.
The handling fee for all e-commerce parcels is likely to be introduced on the EU level next year. For some EU member states, it may come sooner.
October 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It was good to contribute to FT's story on e-commerce and the proposed national handling fees.
The handling fee for all e-commerce parcels is likely to be introduced on the EU level next year. For some EU member states, it may come sooner.
The handling fee for all e-commerce parcels is likely to be introduced on the EU level next year. For some EU member states, it may come sooner.
Flamingos at sunset on a Saturday evening.
October 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Flamingos at sunset on a Saturday evening.
Politico on Deforestation. You could not make these things up.
As a reminder, last year's delay of EUDR was officially finally confirmed on 18 Dec, giving businesses 13 whole days of legal certainty before the day the regulation was set to go live.
As a reminder, last year's delay of EUDR was officially finally confirmed on 18 Dec, giving businesses 13 whole days of legal certainty before the day the regulation was set to go live.
October 3, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Politico on Deforestation. You could not make these things up.
As a reminder, last year's delay of EUDR was officially finally confirmed on 18 Dec, giving businesses 13 whole days of legal certainty before the day the regulation was set to go live.
As a reminder, last year's delay of EUDR was officially finally confirmed on 18 Dec, giving businesses 13 whole days of legal certainty before the day the regulation was set to go live.
Heard it in a meeting last week and have to say had the same reaction. But then again... following the EU's contract earlier this year... makes just as much sense as any other trade deal
UK-Greenland deal set to be unveiled... what was fun yesterday was how with ministers and media on the same site we went from rumour to laughter to near confirmation within a few hours... www.politico.eu/article/uk-g...
UK closes in on critical minerals deal with Greenland
The self-ruling Danish territory, coveted by Donald Trump, has vast caches of rare earth elements.
www.politico.eu
October 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Heard it in a meeting last week and have to say had the same reaction. But then again... following the EU's contract earlier this year... makes just as much sense as any other trade deal
When we calculated the cost of implementing controls on low value shipments in the EU it was barely worth it. In the US the threshold was higher but average value still way belofw 150.
October 1, 2025 at 3:29 AM
When we calculated the cost of implementing controls on low value shipments in the EU it was barely worth it. In the US the threshold was higher but average value still way belofw 150.
You can't tariff everything. But you sure can try.
And while it's very entertaining for us trade wonks, it leads to anxiety and uncertainty for the industry. As in even more anxiety and uncertainty.
And while it's very entertaining for us trade wonks, it leads to anxiety and uncertainty for the industry. As in even more anxiety and uncertainty.
Tariffs on foreign movies are back. This first came up back in May and raised a number of questions on cut-off points, impact on costs etc.
Can't wait to read the EO.
edition.cnn.com/2025/09/29/e...
Can't wait to read the EO.
edition.cnn.com/2025/09/29/e...
Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made movies | CNN Business
President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Monday he will be imposing a 100% tariff “on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States.”
edition.cnn.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
You can't tariff everything. But you sure can try.
And while it's very entertaining for us trade wonks, it leads to anxiety and uncertainty for the industry. As in even more anxiety and uncertainty.
And while it's very entertaining for us trade wonks, it leads to anxiety and uncertainty for the industry. As in even more anxiety and uncertainty.
Tariffs on foreign movies are back. This first came up back in May and raised a number of questions on cut-off points, impact on costs etc.
Can't wait to read the EO.
edition.cnn.com/2025/09/29/e...
Can't wait to read the EO.
edition.cnn.com/2025/09/29/e...
Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made movies | CNN Business
President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Monday he will be imposing a 100% tariff “on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States.”
edition.cnn.com
September 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Tariffs on foreign movies are back. This first came up back in May and raised a number of questions on cut-off points, impact on costs etc.
Can't wait to read the EO.
edition.cnn.com/2025/09/29/e...
Can't wait to read the EO.
edition.cnn.com/2025/09/29/e...
While deforestation is in limbo, CBAM Omnibus simplifications seem to be confirmed.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
CBAM: Council signs off simplification to the EU carbon leakage instrument
Carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM): Council and Parliament reach a provisional agreement on its simplification.
www.consilium.europa.eu
September 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
While deforestation is in limbo, CBAM Omnibus simplifications seem to be confirmed.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
And now we wait for EOs.
As a lot of people pointed out, this is not going to stop and it will be interesting to see how all the deals hold up, whether or not there will be any exemptions and how these tariffs are applied.
Never a dull moment.
As a lot of people pointed out, this is not going to stop and it will be interesting to see how all the deals hold up, whether or not there will be any exemptions and how these tariffs are applied.
Never a dull moment.
September 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
And now we wait for EOs.
As a lot of people pointed out, this is not going to stop and it will be interesting to see how all the deals hold up, whether or not there will be any exemptions and how these tariffs are applied.
Never a dull moment.
As a lot of people pointed out, this is not going to stop and it will be interesting to see how all the deals hold up, whether or not there will be any exemptions and how these tariffs are applied.
Never a dull moment.
I actually think this is doing more in terms of upholding the general terms of the multilateral trading system than any attempt to fudge and pretend that this is WTO and MFN compatible. It's basically "we did what we had to do" and that's fair enough.
EU concedes trade deal with Trump falls short of WTO rules
The EU-U.S. deal has been criticized for undermining rules-based trade and the bloc’s multilateral commitments.
www.politico.eu
September 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I actually think this is doing more in terms of upholding the general terms of the multilateral trading system than any attempt to fudge and pretend that this is WTO and MFN compatible. It's basically "we did what we had to do" and that's fair enough.
It would be extremely helpful if the Commission could confirm the delay to the Deofrestation Regulation asap rather than keep companies in limbo. Talking about EU competitiveness is good. Providing a conducive business environment is better.
September 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
It would be extremely helpful if the Commission could confirm the delay to the Deofrestation Regulation asap rather than keep companies in limbo. Talking about EU competitiveness is good. Providing a conducive business environment is better.
An unforgettable experience seeing the highly controversial Emil Buhrle collection at the Kunsthaus in Zurich today. Apart from breathtaking works of art, there was a customs accent. When you import art purchased in occupied France, you need to remember to declare it at import.
September 25, 2025 at 8:03 AM
An unforgettable experience seeing the highly controversial Emil Buhrle collection at the Kunsthaus in Zurich today. Apart from breathtaking works of art, there was a customs accent. When you import art purchased in occupied France, you need to remember to declare it at import.
It was good to speak to @joeblynam.bsky.social this morning at 6.45 about changes to B2C small parcels moving into the EU. This topic is not going away. Particularly worrying part is the new handling fee, which will be non-refundable and due whether or not goods are subject to duties.
September 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
It was good to speak to @joeblynam.bsky.social this morning at 6.45 about changes to B2C small parcels moving into the EU. This topic is not going away. Particularly worrying part is the new handling fee, which will be non-refundable and due whether or not goods are subject to duties.
I'm having such a deja vu from last year.
EUDR delayed. This is a good thing as no one was ready.
But it's also the second time and it's not a good look.
EUDR delayed. This is a good thing as no one was ready.
But it's also the second time and it's not a good look.
EUDR goes live in 100 days for larger companies.
Amongst many things we do not yet know is the status of NI goods.
Which means that NI companies are either completely not ready or spending money on compliant goods while expecting some sort of a derogation.
Amongst many things we do not yet know is the status of NI goods.
Which means that NI companies are either completely not ready or spending money on compliant goods while expecting some sort of a derogation.
September 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I'm having such a deja vu from last year.
EUDR delayed. This is a good thing as no one was ready.
But it's also the second time and it's not a good look.
EUDR delayed. This is a good thing as no one was ready.
But it's also the second time and it's not a good look.
EUDR goes live in 100 days for larger companies.
Amongst many things we do not yet know is the status of NI goods.
Which means that NI companies are either completely not ready or spending money on compliant goods while expecting some sort of a derogation.
Amongst many things we do not yet know is the status of NI goods.
Which means that NI companies are either completely not ready or spending money on compliant goods while expecting some sort of a derogation.
September 23, 2025 at 7:15 AM
EUDR goes live in 100 days for larger companies.
Amongst many things we do not yet know is the status of NI goods.
Which means that NI companies are either completely not ready or spending money on compliant goods while expecting some sort of a derogation.
Amongst many things we do not yet know is the status of NI goods.
Which means that NI companies are either completely not ready or spending money on compliant goods while expecting some sort of a derogation.
Hello, it’s been a while. Wanted to do a quick update on the EU Customs Reform and particularly e-commerce, where things are not looking so good.
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September 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Hello, it’s been a while. Wanted to do a quick update on the EU Customs Reform and particularly e-commerce, where things are not looking so good.
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XVII World Customs Law Meeting in Porto. Look forward to speaking about AEO and Trust and Check under the EU Customs Reform tomorrow.
September 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
XVII World Customs Law Meeting in Porto. Look forward to speaking about AEO and Trust and Check under the EU Customs Reform tomorrow.