2026-10-19

4 analyses published · 27 sourced figures · 4 named primary sources

EU FDI Screening From 17 January 2028: The In-Depth Review Risk in Numbers

Trade Policy·6 min read·8 figures

European Commission figures show the share of notified foreign direct investments that move beyond the 15-calendar-day majority track into in-depth security review.

EU FDI Screening 2026 Rules, Notification Volumes and 2028 Timelines for Importers

Trade Policy·10 min read·7 figures

Importers planning FDI into the EU can map notification volumes, 15-day processing speeds, and the 17 January 2028 FISR effective date to align submission timelines and avoid delays.

China's beef safeguard trigger adds 55% to Brazilian beef from 1 October 2026

Trade Policy·11 min read·5 figures

Importers of Brazilian beef pay a 55% additional tariff on top of their existing applicable rate from 1 October 2026. Use this guide to calculate extra costs, price shipments, or reroute cargo.

EU FDI screening notifications jumped 40% in 2025, and 12% of deals now face in-depth review

Trade Policy·10 min read·7 figures

EU FDI screening notifications rose 40% between 2024 and 2025, to 667 deals. 12% went to in-depth review, 53% of them in manufacturing. The new FISR applies from 17 January 2028.