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ECB | Europe Needs to Act to Strengthen the Role of its Currency

Blog | The euro’s international use has grown in recent years, but largely by circumstance rather than by design. In a more contested global monetary system, Europe needs to act deliberately to strengthen the role of its currency – building on solid foundations, keeping pace with global shifts and matching policy ambition with concrete steps. The international monetary system is becoming more contested. Major economies that once trusted the system to work on its own are now actively shaping the...
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

IMF | Rethinking Free Trade

US policymakers are rebalancing economic efficiency with national security amid rising geopolitical risk.  When it comes to international trade, countries have always weighed economic efficiency against national security. After World War II, they pursued free international trade through low tariffs in the belief that it was both economically efficient and politically stabilizing. World trade tripled as a share of GDP between 1950 and its peak in 2008, with about half of this trade in intermediate goods, reflecting the importance of cross-border production relationships. Although...
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World Bank | Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization

Washington, May 29, 2026: The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization met on May 28 as part of the high-level coordination group established in April to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy, trade, and economic impacts of the war in the Middle East. Following the meeting, they issued the statement below:  “The war in the Middle East is generating substantial and highly asymmetric impacts on energy supplies, food security,...
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European Commission | New Scoreboard Shows Success of European Startup Policies

Europe's startup and scaleup ecosystem has been growing steadily, according to the first-ever European Startup and Scaleup Scoreboard (ESSS) published today by the European Commission.  The scoreboard reveals a clear trend: pro-startup policies drive real results. Since 2020, the baseline year for the Scoreboard, 20 out of 27 EU Member States have improved their performance, proving that targeted support for founders fuels innovation, job creation, and economic growth. Where policy leads, founders follow The Scoreboard highlights a direct link between innovation-friendly regulations, access to...
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

OECD | G20 Merchandise Trade Rose Sharply in Q1 2026 While Trade in Services Expanded Modestly

Despite disruptions to trade related to the current crisis in the Middle East, G20 merchandise trade expanded strongly in Q1 2026. Measured in current US dollars, both exports and imports increased by 5.3% quarter-on-quarter compared with Q4 2025, driven partly by trade of semiconductors and other high-tech products in East Asia. Preliminary estimates indicate that G20 trade in services1 expanded modestly, with exports rising by 1.7% and imports by 1.5% (Figures 1 and 3). In North America, merchandise trade exports from...
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ECB | Geopolitical Risk and Scarring Effects on Consumer Expectations: Insights From the Wars in Ukraine and Iran

Blog | Geopolitical shocks influence consumer expectations about inflation and growth. This blog explores how the wars in Ukraine and Iran affect the way households think about the economy and shows how the scars of past experiences amplify reactions to subsequent geopolitical conflicts. Recent movements in euro area consumers’ inflation and growth expectations show that geopolitical shocks influence households’ economic beliefs. Drawing on the ECB’s Consumer Expectations Survey (CES), this blog post compares households’ reactions to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine with...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

Pan-European Tax Updates 2026 - Staying Ahead in Europe’s Fast-Moving Tax Landscape

Against the backdrop of the OECD’s recent Side‑by‑Side Package and ongoing implementation challenges around Pillar Two, U.S. multinationals with European operations are reassessing their tax positions, compliance obligations, and long‑term structuring choices. At the same time, Europe’s digital taxation debate is far from settled, with several countries maintaining or revisiting digital services taxes (DSTs) and the United States signaling potential responses. Layered on top of this are significant EU‑level legislative shifts - including the status of key directives and the potential repeal of ATAD2 provisions targeting holding companies with insufficient substance - as well as national‑level reforms across major jurisdictions in Europe.

PRIVATE MEETING | “Café & Korvapuusti” - Open Dialogue About the State of Affairs in Transatlantic Trade

Amid shifting global trade policies - and in a moment when the U.S. administration is reshaping the direction of economic and regulatory priorities - New York’s trade community faces a renewed need to coordinate, and stay ahead of change. In this environment, it is important to come together, compare notes, and exchange insights with colleagues who are navigating similar pressures and challenges. To support this need, EACCNY has launched the Trade Commissioners’ Roundtable, a dedicated forum for New York based Trade & Investment Officers to connect with counterparts from across the EU and North America.

    PARTNER EVENTS

    The European VC Opportunity: What US Investors Need to Know

    Hosted by Wilson Sonsini | Europe is increasingly emerging as an attractive destination for international capital, driven by a maturing venture capital ecosystem, strong innovation pipelines, and evolving investment frameworks.

    Webinar | Don't Leave Value on the Table – Navigate Unsolicited Offers for Your Business

    Hosted by PKF O'Connor Davies | Join us for a live webinar designed for business owners, executives and their advisors who have received — or may receive — an unsolicited offer for their business. In today’s highly active M&A market, inbound interest from strategic buyers and private equity firms is more common than ever, but not all offers reflect the true value of your company or represent the best fit.

      MEMBER NEWS

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      McHattie Law | Who Owns It? – AI Part I

      Ownership, Authorship, Inventorship and Piano Rolls - The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation So, lines and lines and lines of code are being created by AI, solving problem after problem, but who owns it? In fact, does anyone own what artificial intelligence is generating, creating, or inventing? The AI explosion has raised the rather urgent question of who (if anyone, or anything), legally, owns AI generated output. From recent statements of policy and case law emerging from the Courts, the USPTO...
      Member News, News

      KeyBank | Business Email Compromise (BEC): A Highly Deceptive and Destructive Scam

      The widespread reliance on email has made it a prime target for cybercriminals. Over the past few years, a form of cyberattack known as business email compromise (BEC) has escalated in frequency and impact, causing significant financial and reputational damage to victim companies.  What is business email compromise? BEC is an email-based fraud scheme that often unfolds over several weeks or months. Cybercriminals target businesses by infiltrating or mimicking employee email accounts to pose as a known contact or existing...
      Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

      Noerr | New Trade Agreements with Mercosur and Mexico – Strategic Considerations for European Investors

      The EU’s new agreements with Mercosur and Mexico open major opportunities for European investors. For foreign investment protection, investors, however, still have to rely on older international investment agreements and contract-based protection. Investors should be aware of investment risks and proactively protect their investments - through treaty planning, careful structuring and robust contracts. Mercosur and Mexico: Two Key Markets for European Investors Mercosur and Mexico are major markets for European investors that appear to be particularly interesting in times of global...
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      Barnes & Thornburg | USCIS Reframes Adjustment of Status as ‘Extraordinary’ Relief: What U.S. Employers and Foreign National Employees Need to Know

      Highlights The memo characterizes Adjustment of Status as discretionary, not routine. Satisfying every statutory eligibility requirement does not entitle an applicant to approval. Consular processing is now treated as the default pathway. The memo positions consular processing as the norm and Adjustment of Status as the exception as United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) characterizes this approach as more consistent with Congress’s intent. Absence of negative factors is insufficient to adjudicate. Applicants may need to affirmatively demonstrate positive factors such as...
      Member News, News

      Trepp | Chief Economist’s Weekly Watch: Jobs Data, Beige Book, & Consumer Credit

      Last week, core Personal Consumption Expenditure inflation ticked up again, while higher energy costs added pressure to headline inflation. The reading comes in Kevin Warsh's first weeks as Fed chair, with a softer labor market and firm inflation pulling the policy outlook in opposite directions. Here are three things to watch for this week. The Jobs Data The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey on Tuesday and the May employment report on Friday give the week's read on a low-hire, low-fire...
      Member News, News

      Barquet Stege | Important Immigration Update: New USCIS Policy on Adjustment of Status

      USCIS has announced a new policy that may make Adjustment of Status cases more difficult. Adjustment of Status is the process that allows certain individuals already in the United States to apply for a green card without leaving the country for consular processing. Under the new guidance, USCIS is treating Adjustment of Status as an extraordinary discretionary benefit. This means officers may take a closer look at whether an applicant should be allowed to complete the green card process from...

      Latest & Leading

      Celebrating Memorial Day

      The EACC New York Executive Director, joined our President and Chair of the American Battle Monuments Foundation, James Rosener, for a beautiful Memorial Day ceremony in Battery Park to commemorate the American and allied soldiers who fought for our freedom in WWII. The celebration was attended by representatives of the Allied Forces and every branch of the US Military that was involved in the battle of the Atlantic that turned the tide in WWII.

       

       

      Member Spotlight

      Osborne Clarke is full-service international law firm providing a comprehensive and pragmatic global legal solution for US businesses. Established in Silicon Valley in 2000, Osborne Clarke was one of the first European law firms with a permanent US presence. Today, their US-based team across New York and the Bay Area helps US businesses navigate international growth with practical, in-time-zone support. Osborne Clarke’s team does not practice US law and instead focuses on overseas legal issues – giving clients direct access to deep European and international expertise. The firm has 25 international locations spanning across Europe, Asia and the US, with over 1,640 lawyers and 330 partners experienced in working with a variety of companies in global markets. Osborne Clarke’s cross-border capabilities include Transactions, Regulatory, Disputes, Global Compliance, Data & Technology, International Expansion, International Employment & HR, Global Contracts, IP & Patent Support, Real Estate, Finance & Banking, and Global Tax. In addition, sector expertise includes Tech, Media & Telecoms, Energy Transition, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Mobility, Infrastructure, and The Built Environment.

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