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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...
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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...
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

European Commission | European Commission Statement on the Recent Judgment of the Supreme Court of the United States

The European Commission requests full clarity on the steps the United States intends to take following the recent Supreme Court ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The current situation is not conducive to delivering “fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial” transatlantic trade and investment, as agreed to by both sides and spelled out in the EU-U.S. Joint Statement of August 2025. The Commission will always ensure that the interests of the European Union are fully protected. EU companies and exporters must...

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 | Tax Readiness - What's Next for Companies After the IEEPA Decision

    Hosted by PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP) | Following the Supreme Court’s decision striking down IEEPA tariffs, companies face renewed uncertainty regarding trade authority, refund eligibility, and the direction of future tariff policy. On this webcast, we will examine the potential business and tax implications of this ruling and outline practical steps for companies to consider as they manage risk and prepare for what lies ahead.    SPEAKERS:  To be announced at a later date.   REGISTER HERE

    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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      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...
      Member News, News

      RBC | Can Europe Meet the Moment?

      The euro area defied expectations in 2025, delivering growth amid a challenging environment. Yet beneath this resilience, Europe has started to redraw its economic and strategic maps. 2025 ends on a good note The euro area delivered an encouraging surprise in Q4 2025, with 0.3 percent quarterly GDP growth outpacing consensus expectations and driving full-year growth to a solid 1.4 percent despite persistent trade tensions and heightened global uncertainty. Germany, Italy and Spain accelerated, suggesting underlying resilience across the bloc’s largest...
      Member News, News

      Gunnercooke | Are Privacy Notices Keeping up with Data Usage and Analytics?

      Why marketers need to rethink how they communicate personal data use  In 2026, modern marketing principles will continue to run on insight and trends from consumers usage (of products and services) and interaction (on social media and e commerce platform).   From understanding customer journeys to personalising experiences, to utilising customer feedback (often in real time), data analytics fuel the connection between brands and consumers.  As these trends become less like “big data” and more real time marketing assets, they also risk becoming personally identifiable information. Analytics and technology allow someone’s existence to be predicted from consensus data such as where they order their pizza from and what cars they are test...
      Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

      Wilson Sonsini | U.S. Supreme Court Shakes Up Trump Tariff Tactics

      On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated ruling in the Learning Resources case, concluding that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration since February 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unauthorized. The Court’s landmark 6-3 decision produced seven separate opinions with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson in the majority, holding that “the power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration,...
      Member News, News

      The Medical Link | Hiring In The U.S.? Understanding EOR Vs. PEO

      If you’re planning to hire employees in the U.S., you’ve probably come across two common options: EOR (Employer of Record) and PEO (Professional Employer Organization). On the surface, they can sound similar—but they serve very different purposes, especially for international companies entering the U.S. market. Understanding the difference early can save you time, money, and a lot of confusion. What Is an Employer of Record (EOR)? An Employer of Record is a third party that legally employs workers on your behalf. This is often the fastest way...
      Member News, News

      Troutman Pepper Locke | CFIUS 2.0? Request for Information Provides Unique Opportunity to Comment on the Foreign Investor Review Process

      On February 6, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued a request for information (RFI) seeking public comment on a proposed Known Investor Program and how it could streamline the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review process. The RFI does not itself change the current legal, regulatory, or policy landscape. Instead, Treasury is soliciting input from investors, U.S. businesses, and other stakeholders to inform potential reforms, while preserving CFIUS’s rigorous national security review. This RFI creates a...

      Latest & Leading

      EACCNY Executive Director moderates Panel at Harvard European Conference

      Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild moderated  a panel about “Mobilizing Capital and Financing European Innovators” at the European Conference at Harvard University on February 7. Together with Dario Scannapieco, CEO, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, William Kadouch-Chassaing, CEO, Eurazeo, Karel Lannoo, CEO, CEPS and Clara Andreoletti, CEO EniNext  she discussed how to effectively address the challenges such as the Fragmented Financial Markets across the EU member states, a mismatch between savings and productive Investment, a lack of market offerings and underdeveloped and Long-Term Investment Vehicles to fund the strategic investment needs of the EU. The panel concluded that while more steps such as mobilizing pension funds, further market integration, harmonized rules, unified clearing and CCPs are needed, that the EU is on the right track to fund SME’s and start-ups and create a competitive financial markets to fund Europe’s next chapter as a global innovator.

      Member Spotlight

      With more than 1,100 attorneys in 21 offices across the United States, Asia, and Europe, Perkins Coie represents investors and private funds at all stages of the business lifecycle. We are dedicated to helping clients solve the legal and business challenges of tomorrow. For more than a century, we have represented clients at the forefront of business innovation, from financings and M&A to technology transactions and litigation and beyond. Our practice of law is enriched by our deep understanding of our clients’ businesses and the industries in which they compete. Like our clients, we look forward to new possibilities and frontiers with unwavering intellectual curiosity.

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