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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS
25
Mar
Keynote speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at “The ECB and Its Watchers” conference organised by the Institute for Monetary and Financial Stability at Goethe University Frankfurt
It is a pleasure to be back at the ECB Watchers Conference.
If this event had been held a few weeks ago, my speech would have been very different. The euro area economy ended the year with solid growth momentum. Inflation stood at 1.9% in February. And domestic growth engines looked to...
24
Mar
The EU and Australia have today announced the adoption of a groundbreaking Security and Defence Partnership. They have also concluded negotiations for an ambitious and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) and agreed to launch formal negotiations for the association of Australia to Horizon Europe, the world's largest funding programme for research and innovation. With these steps, the EU and Australia are delivering mutually beneficial outcomes and further reinforcing their already close relations in a time of geopolitical uncertainty.
The FTA...
24
Mar
It’s easier to explain how the US got into its fiscal difficulties than how it will get out of them.
In 1990, US public debt stood at 43 percent of gross national product (GNP). The economy was growing only slowly, the unemployment rate exceeded 5 percent, and the Congressional Budget Office forecast that deficits would fall over the following five years, from 4.0 percent to 1.8 percent of GNP.
And yet President George H.W. Bush was so concerned about mounting national...
19
Mar
Suspension clause in case of new US tariffs
Sunrise clause: tariff preferences only effective when the US respects commitments
Stronger protection regarding steel imports
The International Trade committee adopted its position on Thursday on two proposals implementing certain tariff aspects of the EU-US Turnberry trade deal.
The International Trade committee adopted its position on Thursday on two proposals implementing certain tariff aspects of the EU-US Turnberry trade deal.
MEPs in the International Trade Committee adopted their position on two legislative proposals that eliminate...
18
Mar
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced further implementation of the American AI Exports Program with a Call for Proposals from U.S. industry-led consortia to export full-stack AI technology packages. Under President Donald J. Trump’s AI Action Plan and export directives, the Department of Commerce is implementing a full-stack AI export package promotion program to advance America’s AI leadership globally.
“America’s continued global leadership in AI depends on our ability to export our AI to allies around the world,” said Under...
18
Mar
Why is the Commission proposing EU Inc.?
Today, for too many entrepreneurs and innovative companies, expanding across EU borders means navigating a fragmented corporate legal landscape. European companies looking to grow and scale are faced with navigating 27 national legal systems and over 60 company forms. On top of that, many processes still require manual paperwork, in-person appointments, and unnecessary documentation.
This can delay the setting-up of a company for weeks or even months, slowing growth, raising costs and discouraging scale. During the...
UPCOMING EACC EVENTS
29
Apr
Life sciences companies are using AI to speed up drug discovery, accelerate commercialization timelines, and improve back-office functions. The strong AI market in the U.S. has allowed for collaborations between AI-focused tech companies, life sciences companies, and universities. However, limitations around centralized data availability have made for challenges with deploying technology for clinical and commercial purposes. Europe has unique advantages due to many countries having centralized health data stores, collaborative networks, and strong public funding for research. As we have seen increased investment for companies utilizing AI to improve patient outcomes, life sciences companies who can unlock cross-border collaborations in the AI space may have an edge to tap into capital markets.
14
May
As AI moves from early testing to everyday business use, companies on both sides of the Atlantic are facing major changes in how work is organized, managed, and carried out. Our panel brings together experts from Europe and the United States to explain the real challenges and opportunities that come with this shift.
PARTNER EVENTS
26
Mar
Hosted by Littler Mendelson | Compliance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (PTD) is one of the most important legal developments on the minds of Littler clients. As the June 2026 implementation deadline approaches, member states are rushing to propose and finalize national implementing legislation – or suggesting delays in their rollout. These new laws and differing timelines are leaving employers with many practical questions unanswered.
07
Apr
Hosted by IESE BUSINESS SCHOOL | The program is led by Prof. Sampsa Samila, Academic Director, and combines faculty insights, real-world cases, and peer learning with executives from diverse industries. Designed for senior leaders who want to move beyond the hype and truly understand how to use AI as a strategic lever in their organizations.
MEMBER NEWS
25
Mar
The European Commission (Commission) has published its proposal for the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). The IAA is designed to boost demand for clean and “Made in EU” products in key strategic sectors. It aims to strengthen the Union’s economic resilience and strategic autonomy by creating lead markets for European low-carbon industrial products, attracting high-quality foreign investment and accelerating manufacturing projects through streamlined permitting. The proposed IAA could significantly affect suppliers in covered energy-intensive sectors and net-zero technologies, and non-EU...
25
Mar
Introduction
International trade developments have now been hitting the headlines for many months, amid ongoing global trade agreements, trade arguments, and increased protectionism, all of which have become gradually more commonplace across the globe. Some of these carry the risk of major tariffs and duty increases, which can be high and abrupt, and can significantly interrupt supply chains and add material costs. These are also in addition to numerous emerging and rigorous frameworks affecting global trading conditions, including not-least those...
24
Mar
Highlights
The White House’s National AI Legislative Framework is best understood as a principles-based policy roadmap for Congress, not a fully operative compliance statute, and it reflects the administration's preferred landing zone of federal preemption, selective state carve-outs, and no new AI super-regulator.
The framework pairs aggressive preemption rhetoric with notable restraint on liability and enforcement, declining to adopt Sen. Marsha Blackburn's proposed Section 230 repeal, strict product-liability concepts, or detailed audit mandates.
While the political momentum behind federal...
24
Mar
The markets remain on edge. President Trump’s five-day hiatus announced yesterday is looked upon suspiciously.
Much of what has been claimed seems to be part of the psych-operations associated with warfare, like initiating the war during negotiations. Many seem to share our sense that the five-day period will allow more US troops to enter the region and perhaps attempt to take Kharg Island. The US strategy seems to waver between destroying Iran’s capability to even make a paperclip to seeking...
23
Mar
For many employers, health insurance renewals have started to feel like the same annual challenge: premiums go up, budgets get tighter, and employees expect the same level of coverage. Cutting benefits or shifting more costs to employees might reduce expenses in the short term, but it often creates bigger problems—lower morale, retention challenges, and frustration when employees actually need care.
That’s why more employers are turning to a smarter approach: using an HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement) to lower premiums while keeping the...
23
Mar
On March 2, 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) delivered President Donald Trump’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual Report to Congress. This year’s trade agenda seeks to promote U.S. interests abroad and reduce trade deficits by pursuing trade deals with other countries and strengthening domestic manufacturing.
2025 Annual Report
The 2025 Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. trade agreements, negotiations, and enforcement activities. It covers various trade initiatives, preference programs, and bilateral and multilateral engagements...
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EACCNY Team returns from Meetings with EU Commission & EU Parliament in Brussels
We had very fruitful discussions about the future of transatlantic trade, EU-US relations and various other issues that affect businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. The fact remains that Europe and the United States are each others most important trading partners.
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