<h1>Draft 25% tariff on exports threatens $48B trade, raises WTO, customs, corruption, disaster-response and diplomatic law issues</h1> A draft notice from one major economy proposes an additional 25% tariff on imports from another country, effective Aug. 27, potentially affecting roughly USD 48 billion in exports and raising trade law and WTO implications for affected exporters and customs procedures. Separately, a national court granted bail to a former head of state who faced allegations of public funds misuse, implicating criminal procedure and corruption statutes. Emergency evacuations in a third country due to rising river levels raise disaster-response and liability issues, while a European leader urged diplomatic support from a fourth state concerning an ongoing international armed conflict.