Since April 2025, the U.S. has ushered in sweeping new tariffs—dubbed the “Liberation Day tariffs”—with effects rippling across economies, currencies, and expatriate planning. Long‑term movers, global mobility specialists, and employers sending staff abroad must account for heightened risks and shifting financial dynamics.

Starting in late 2026, U.S. citizens—and other passport holders from over 50 visa-exempt countries—will need ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) approval before traveling to most European countries.