Colombia postpones technical regulations for vehicles and motorcycles
On August 5, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism announced a one-year postponement of the implementation of the new United Nations technical regulations applicable to the certification and importation of cars and motorcycles in Colombia. This measure is part of a process that began on […]
New Basic Legal Circular: what changes for your company
Through External Circular 100-000020 of July 2, 2026, the Superintendency of Companies fully reissued the Basic Legal Circular, repealing the 2022 circular and ten other instructions, including those related to SAGRILAFT and PTEE. The new circular is effective from its publication date. What is the most impactful change? The unification of SAGRILAFT […]
US imposes safeguard on quartz: Colombia is excluded
On July 31, 2026, the United States government issued a Presidential Proclamation establishing a safeguard measure on imports of quartz surface products (QSPs) classified under tariff headings 6810.99.0020, 6810.99.0040, and 7020.00.6000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS). The […]
Foreign trade: the next government's agenda to compete in the new global economy
International trade is undergoing a profound transformation. The reorganization of global supply chains, technological advancements, and the search for more reliable suppliers are redefining the global economy. Today, a country's competitiveness is no longer measured solely by the size of its market or its natural resources, but by […]
Is your company prepared to compete in Spain and Europe?
Internationalization is no longer an option reserved for large companies. In an increasingly competitive business environment, it has become a strategy for diversifying markets, strengthening growth, and generating new business opportunities. This was the central theme of the episode “Is Your Company Ready to Compete in Europe?” from the podcast […]
The United States imposes a 25% tariff on Brazil under Section 301
On July 15, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) concluded its investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into Brazil's acts, policies, and practices, and announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on a wide range of products. The […]
The United States imposes an additional 50% tariff on Canadian products
On July 20, 2026, US President Donald Trump signed three presidential proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, imposing additional tariffs of 50% on various categories of products originating in Canada. The measure responds to what the US administration […]
United States announces tariff incentive program to boost domestic primary aluminum production
On July 20, 2026, US President Donald Trump signed a new Proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, establishing a tariff incentive program for companies that commit to increasing domestic production of […]
Agro-industrial free zones: lower costs for the food of the future
From May 11 to 13, 2026, the twelfth World Free Zones Congress was held in Panama City, where the Agro-Industrial Free Zones initiative was presented. The representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Colombia, Agustín Zimmermann, […]
Free trade zones: the strategy that is transforming global trade and opportunities for Colombia
In episode 212 of the 10AMPRO Podcast, Martín Gustavo Ibarra Pardo, president of Araújo Ibarra, analyzes the evolution of free trade zones and explains why they have become one of the main instruments for boosting competitiveness, attracting investment, and strengthening countries' participation in international trade. During the conversation […]