16 Jan
Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

Troutman Pepper Locke | From Chips to Minerals: New Section 232 Tariff Actions Target Semiconductors and Critical Minerals

On January 14, President Trump issued two proclamations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) addressing national security risks associated with imports of processed critical minerals and semiconductors. The actions follow U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) investigations initiated in 2025 on critical minerals and semiconductors, reflecting an expanded use of Section 232 authorities to reshape supply chains for technologies viewed as essential to U.S. defense, infrastructure, and economic security. While the proclamations take different approaches — one establishing a pathway for...

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16 Jan
News, Trade & TTIP Related

DoC | Fact Sheet: Restoring American Semiconductor Manufacturing Leadership Through an Agreement on Trade & Investment with Taiwan

ADVANCING AMERICA FIRST TRADE AND INVESTMENT: Today, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States signed a historic trade deal that will drive a massive reshoring of America’s semiconductor sector. This unprecedented commitment will strengthen U.S. economic resilience, create high-paying jobs, and bolster national security. The agreement establishes a strategic economic partnership between the United States and Taiwan to decisively strengthen U.S. domestic semiconductor supply chains and secure America’s technological and...

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15 Jan
Member News, News

Barnes & Thornburg | Top 3 Labor Law Developments to Watch in 2026

We will likely see a mountain of changes (or at a minimum, activity) on the labor law front in 2026 given the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) finally has a quorum and confirmed General Counsel. Given that the agency is primed to start issuing decisions again, there are a host of issues companies can expect this Board to have a different perspective on than its predecessor. Here are the top three that I'm watching: 1. Cemex Will Likely Be Overturned For decades, if a union...

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15 Jan
Chapter News, News

World Bank | Global Economy Shows Resilience Amid Historic Trade, Policy Uncertainty

WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026 Yet one in four developing economies remains poorer than it was in 2019 The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report.  Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an upward revision from the June forecast. The resilience reflects better-than-expected growth—especially in the United States, which accounts for about two-thirds of the upward revision to the forecast in 2026. Even so, if these forecasts hold, the 2020s are on track to be...

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15 Jan
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

ECB | From Text to Trouble: Understanding the Limits of Text-Derived Trade Policy Uncertainty Measures

Published as part of the ECB Economic Bulletin, Issue 8/2025. Trade policy uncertainty has risen significantly in the face of higher tariffs and tariff threats, adding a new layer of complexity to assessing the global economic outlook. Shifts in tariff and trade policy, unpredictable communication and the move away from rules-based multilateralism towards bilateral leverage have heightened uncertainty for firms and investors. This has influenced sourcing, production and investment decisions, and may weigh on trade dynamics, investment and overall macroeconomic performance. Moreover,...

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15 Jan
News, TRIA News

EIB | EIB Group Provides EU-backed Guarantees to Expand Finance for War-Affected Businesses in Ukraine

Two new EU4Business guarantee agreements have been signed with PrivatBank and Ukreximbank to strengthen access to finance for Ukrainian small businesses. More than 2 600 businesses are expected to benefit, with a focus on enterprises owned or managed by war veterans, internally displaced people, women and young entrepreneurs. This is part of the European Union’s broader support for small businesses under the €50 billion Ukraine Facility. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) – together the EIB...

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14 Jan
Member News, News

CLA | Form 1099-NEC for Freight Services: Should Companies Issue Them?

Most organizations must issue 1099-NECs for amounts paid to third parties by the end of January, but a lot of people don’t realize there is an exception for freight services. Does this exception apply to your company? Many companies still issue 1099-NECs to freight contractors, but there are some downsides to it. Besides the effort and cost involved in sending out 1099s, the IRS can match 1099s filed with their records and send out notices to the filer. These matching issues...

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14 Jan
Chapter News, News

ECB | Monetary Policy and Financial Stability in the Euro Area

Speech by Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, at the 16th edition of Spain Investors Day Madrid, 14 January 2026 The global economy is facing a period of profound transformation and heightened uncertainty. The past year has brought major shifts in the international economic environment, driven by significant changes in US policy and the erosion of the multilateral, rules-based system which has long supported global trade and international relations. The introduction of substantial tariffs on US imports has disrupted trade...

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14 Jan
News, Trade & TTIP Related

ECB | What is the Untapped Potential of the EU Single Market?

1 Introduction The EU Single Market brings together 450 million people and 26 million businesses. It is one of the cornerstones of European integration, serving as a dynamic engine for welfare gains, competitiveness and resilience. By facilitating the free movement of goods, services, capital and labour, it has enhanced economic efficiency through economies of scale, stronger competition and increased innovation. ECB research indicates that between 1993 and 2014 the Single Market increased real GDP per capita by 12-22% across founding Member...

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13 Jan
Member News, News

Wilson Sonsini | 2026 Year in Preview: AI Regulatory Developments for Companies to Watch Out For

January 13, 2026 In 2026, businesses will face an increasingly complex regulatory environment for Artificial Intelligence (AI). With new state laws and various federal action on the horizon, here’s our top 10 list of what businesses should watch out for in the AI regulatory space in 2026: For companies operating in the European Union, be prepared for new EU AI Act requirements to become effective. In 2025, the first wave of AI Act requirements relating to new general purpose AI...

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