China

Since the EU imposed a €3 import duty on parcels under €150 from outside the bloc, packages from China entering the Netherlands have dropped 46%. The levy generated €134 million in July, and a handling fee is expected in November. For consumers, ordering from China now costs more, and retailers are shifting to European warehouses.

As Xi Jinping heads to Washington for talks with Trump, Taiwan conducts live-fire drills. A top US diplomat warns a conflict could devastate the global economy more than WWII. Here’s what it means for expats in the Netherlands, from trade disruptions to visa implications.