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World Bank | Mapping 20 Years of Change in the Global Liner Shipping Network

Blog | Connections to global markets and supplies are a precondition for trade driven development, investments, and jobs. Here, we analyze how the global shipping network has evolved and the impact on countries position in the network over the last two decades.   Two snapshots of the global liner shipping network: Moving towards more hub-and-spoke connections The data reviewed here describe scheduled container shipping services between pairs of countries, capturing both the presence of a direct connection and the number of shipping...
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

ECB | How Tariffs Threaten Business Dynamism, Productivity and Growth

Blog | Tariff hikes are putting European companies under strain at a time when productivity growth is already sluggish. Short-term business sentiment is not the only thing at stake. Tariffs could also dampen business dynamism, a key channel for innovation and long-term growth. Business dynamism – the constant churn of firms entering the market, growing, contracting and then exiting – is crucial for productivity. Through “creative destruction”, new firms with better technologies and business models take the place of their...
Chapter News, News

European Parliament | Simplified Rules for Small “Mid-Cap” Companies

New category of company that falls between SMEs and large enterprises EP proposes thresholds of 1,000 employees, €200M in turnover or €172M in total assets to define small mid-caps New laws seek to boost the competitiveness of EU so-called small “mid-cap” (SMC) enterprises as they grown beyond SME status with targeted measures. On Wednesday, three EP committees voted to endorse proposals introducing the concept of small mid-cap enterprises (SMCs) and extending to them various exemptions that so far have been...
Chapter News, News

European Council | Council Signs off Simplification of Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Requirements to Boost EU Competitiveness

With a view to boosting EU competitiveness, the Council gave today its final green light to a simplification of the sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements for companies. This legislation simplifies the directives on corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD) and corporate sustainability due diligence (CS3D) by reducing the reporting burden and limiting the trickle-down effect of obligations on smaller companies. The Omnibus I simplification package reduces complexity and unnecessary barriers, cuts red tape, enhances efficiency and introduces more flexibility for companies that remain subject to its...
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

The White House | Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes a Temporary Import Duty to Address Fundamental International Payment Problems

  PROTECTING THE U.S. ECONOMY AND NATIONAL INTERESTS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation imposing a temporary import duty to address fundamental international payments problems and continue the Administration’s work to rebalance our trade relationships to benefit American workers, farmers, and manufacturers. President Trump is invoking his authority under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which empowers the President to address certain fundamental international payment problems through surcharges and other special import restrictions. By taking this action,...
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

European Parliament | EU–US Trade Legislation: Legislative Work on Hold Following US Supreme Court Ruling

Bernd Lange, chair of Parliament’s International Trade Committee and standing rapporteur for the US, issued the following statement. Following a meeting of the committee’s shadow rapporteurs (i.e. political group representatives), Bernd Lange (S&D, DE) said: “The ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States of 20 February 2026 on the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is clear and unequivocal. Its implications cannot be ignored, and business as usual is not an option. A key instrument used on the US...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

New Member Welcome Coffee

The European American Chamber of Commerce is a network that brings together Europeans and Americans to engage in an open dialogue. Over the years we have built a community of like-minded European and American business executives who work together to further develop transatlantic trade relations. Our members are an essential part of this work. We therefore invite our new members to meet the EACCNY leadership, staff, and fellow members to help them get a head start - making new connections, exploring potential business opportunities, and becoming acquainted with our network. We also encourage our existing members to join us in greeting our newest members and opening the door to future collaboration.

    PARTNER EVENTS

    Webinar | FX and Interest Rate Management: Insights for Today's Volatile Environment

    Hosted by KeyBank | Join us for a conversation on the evolving landscape of foreign exchange and interest rate management. We’ll explore why traditional approaches may no longer fit today’s market realities and discuss the key themes shaping how businesses manage risk and liquidity. Walk away with insights that set the stage for a deeper dive into strategies that matter in the new year.

    Webinar | Top Credits and Incentives You May Be Missing in 2026

    Hosted by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) | Are you leaving money on the table? Organizations in all industries are finding meaningful savings through federal, state, and local tax credits and incentives — yet some businesses don’t claim the benefits they qualify for. Join CLA for a practical complimentary webinar that breaks down where opportunities exist, and how to take advantage of them. You’ll leave with clarity on a wide range of credits and incentives involving research, development, energy, workforce, and expansion. We’ll explain how to use them to help drive growth and enhance cash flow.

      MEMBER NEWS

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      EIB | President Calviño: Going Big, Going Fast

      EIB Group President Nadia Calviño offcially opens the 2026 edition of the EIB Group Forum. Your Royal Highness, Monseigneur, ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, Welcome to this year’s EIB Group Forum! It is such a pleasure to be in the company of so many friends, committed policymakers, business leaders, innovators, and civil society champions in this annual gathering in Luxembourg. Let me start by thanking the EIB Group’s teams that organised this great event. Like every year, they put a lot of effort and put their hearts into bringing such an impressive lineup of speakers – of thinkers...
      Member News, News

      Stephenson Harwood | Data and Cyber Update – February 2026

      Welcome to the latest edition of the Stephenson Harwood Data and Cyber Update, covering the key developments in data protection and cyber security law in February 2026. In data regulation news, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (“EDPS”) issue a joint Opinion on the Digital Omnibus Regulation proposal; and the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) publishes its data protection complaints guidance. In cybersecurity news, Ofcom fast-tracks its decision on online safety proposals, as UK regulators...
      Member News, News

      Laura Devine Immigration | FY 2027 H-1B Registration Opens Soon: What Employers Need to Know

      With USCIS having now announced the FY 2027 H‑1B cap lottery registration dates, this is an opportune time to revisit the H‑1B registration process and highlight key considerations for employers as the registration period opens next month. As discussed in our January 2026 article on major policy changes affecting the FY 2027 H‑1B cap, this year’s registration cycle introduces significant new complexities, making early and strategic preparation more critical than ever for employers seeking to sponsor foreign national talent. FY 2027...
      Member News, News

      Noerr | EU Foreign Investment Screening Reform: Key Elements of the Newly Published Proposal

      On 10 February 2026, the European Parliament, Commission and Council of the European Union (“Council”) have published a Proposal for a Regulation on the screening of foreign investments in the European Union (“Proposal”) which follows the provisional political agreement reached in December 2025. The Proposal is expected to be formally approved in spring 2026 by the European Parliament and the Council and is intended to replace the existing EU screening regulation. Nevertheless, it is important to note that the Proposal is...
      Member News, News

      KeyBank | KeyBank Recognized as Best Bank in Small Business and Middle Market with Nine National and Regional Coalition Greenwich 2026 Awards

      KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) is being recognized for its support of small and middle market business clients with nine 2026 Best Bank Awards from Crisil Coalition Greenwich in small business and middle market banking. These national and regional awards honor Key’s collaborative approach that empowers small business owner-operators in addressing their complex financial needs and depth of expertise that helps middle market companies optimize business performance. KeyBank received the following national Coalition Greenwich 2026 Awards: Best Bank: Trust for Middle Market Banking in...
      Member News, News

      Troutman Pepper Locke | Federal and State Policymakers Target AI Data Centers as Electricity Costs and Grid Reliability Concerns Mount

      The Trump administration is expected to call on major U.S. technology companies and data center developers to voluntarily commit to a compact designed to ensure power-needy data centers do not raise household electricity prices or undermine grid reliability. The initiative comes amid a nationwide surge in energy demand, driven largely by the rapid proliferation of data centers that power the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Although the compact would be voluntary and details on monitoring or enforcement remain limited, it signals a...

      Latest & Leading

      HSBC hosts a “Meet your Future Self” for Baruch Students at their Office

      Soraiya Esmail, the Regional Head, Global Network Banking, HSBC and a EACCNY Board Member hosted a “Meet your future self” event with Students from the Baruch College, Weissman Center for International Business. Students had the opportunity to meet executives from Soraiya’s team and learned how they navigated their careers and what it takes to be a successful international banker.

      Member Spotlight

       

      CILC is a New York-based platform of US and EU attorneys. Its attorneys are dual-licensed and practice under U.S. (federal and state) and EU law, providing clients with substantive transatlantic legal counsel and representation delivered from a single firm. Founded by attorneys with backgrounds at Freshfields, the European Commission, and the New York State Attorney General’s office, CILC specializes in antitrust and regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and digital economy matters for clients in the technology, media, entertainment, and sports industries. By combining dual-jurisdiction expertise with AI-augmented workflows, CILC provides integrated legal services typically only available through the networks and offices of large international firms — delivered under one roof, with the responsiveness and efficiency of a specialized boutique.

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