FedEx Targets the Duty Surprise That Kills Conversion

FedEx has launched Global Trade Navigator, a toolkit covering pre-shipment duty and tax research, landed-cost estimates at Shopify checkout, product classification and customs clearance tools. It cites 68 per cent of small businesses regularly seeing customers surprised by duties at delivery.
EU-US Trade Deal 2026: What the 90-Day Tariff Suspension Means for US Ecommerce Brands

The EU and US announced a 90-day suspension of retaliatory tariffs from May 22, 2026, pausing duties that had been adding up to 25% to the landed cost of affected US-origin goods entering the EU. The suspension covers consumer electronics, apparel, and home goods, and runs through August 2026 pending a permanent agreement. UK-US negotiations remain at a preliminary stage and are not part of the EU framework.