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Eversheds Sutherland | Global: One Big Beautiful Bill impact on non-US persons with US investments or activities

The US One Big Beautiful Bill could have a material impact on many non-US persons with investments or activities in the US, including withholding taxes on dividends, interest payments and royalties from US to non-US persons as well as transfers of US branch profits to non-US firms. These withholding taxes may not fall within exemptions in tax treaties. Key takeaways Non-US persons with investments or activities in the US could be subject to a US tax increase of 5% on...

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Jaguar Freight | The Weekly Roar – Global container capacity and the Red Sea, insights from the May Logistics Manager’s Index, diesel prices continue to fall, two important anti-pollution programs, and 3D technology in the supply chain.

The Red Sea crisis has forced most new container capacity to be deployed on extended Asia-Europe routes via the Cape of Good Hope. Since May 2024, 2.62 million TEU have been added globally, with 31% of that allocated to Asia-Europe, boosting capacity there by over 40% between 2023 and 2025. This is equivalent to almost 25% of the global fleet trading there, making it the largest shipping lane for the liner fleet. In comparison, The Asia-North America fleet had an annual...

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EIB | European promotional institutions and EIB join forces to support EU security and defence

National promotional institutions of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain as well as EIB explore ways of stepping up cooperation and coordination in support of Europe’s security and defence industry. Cooperation to foster pan-European approach in areas such as research, industrial capacity, and infrastructure. The national promotional institutions of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain as well as the European Investment Bank (EIB) will cooperate to bolster Europe’s security and defence industry. The six long term investors – Caisse...

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Vulcan View: The latest EU developments 2 June – 6 June

EU presents its 2026 draft budget On Wednesday, 4 June, the European Commission presented its draft budget for 2026, outlining the EU’s planned expenditure in alignment with its strategic priorities. The budget builds on the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term budget (2021-2027), ensuring continuity and adaptability in the face of evolving challenges and opportunities. The 2026 draft budget aims to reinforce ongoing initiatives, including support for Ukraine, competitiveness, migration management, security and defence, strategic investments, and continued support for green and...

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ACG Resources | Tips For Finding Top Talent

Owners or executives at some companies know that their company is a great place to work but still have problems finding top talent to fill their positions. Why? The simple answer is that finding top talent is a fierce and competitive process. Similar to how job hunting is fierce and competitive from a job-seeker’s perspective, companies that want to find the best people have found it’s easier said than done; partly because all companies are doing it. Think about...

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ECB | Monetary Policy Statement by President Christine Lagarde

Good afternoon, the Vice-President and I welcome you to our press conference. The Governing Council today decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. In particular, the decision to lower the deposit facility rate – the rate through which we steer the monetary policy stance – is based on our updated assessment of the inflation outlook, the dynamics of underlying inflation and the strength of monetary policy transmission. Inflation is currently at around our two per...

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European Commission | New import surveillance tool to help EU prevent harmful trade diversion

The European Commission has set up a new surveillance tool to help protect the EU against sudden and potentially disruptive surges in imports. This system aims to prevent harmful trade diversion, which occurs when a significant amount of goods that cannot enter other markets due to high tariffs and other restrictions are redirected into the EU. By providing fact-based information building on customs data, the surveillance tool will enable the Commission to swifty identify any such import surges and...

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Bannockburn Capital Markets | Euro Trades Quietly Ahead of the ECB’s Rate Cut

Overview:  The dollar is mostly softer today in narrow trading ranges, though it is firmer against the yen and Swiss franc. The weakness of US data (ADP, ISM services, and anecdotal Beige Book) lifted the market confidence of at least two Fed cuts this year. Most emerging market currencies are also trading higher against the dollar today. Still, overall, the foreign exchange market is relatively calm, and ranges are mostly narrow. The outcome of ECB meeting today (rate cut...

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15 Years of TABS Inc. – A Journey of Growth, Trust & Transatlantic Success

15 Years of TABS Inc. – Trusted U.S. Expansion Partner As TABS Inc. approaches its 15th anniversary, we look back with pride and forward with ambition. What started as a mission to help European businesses succeed in the U.S. has grown into a trusted partner for back-office solutions, compliance support, and strategic guidance for international companies navigating the complexities of the American market. Since our founding in 2010, TABS has had the privilege of supporting over a thousand different clients from...

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European Commission | 2025 European Semester Spring Package sets out guidance to boost EU competitiveness

The 2025 European Semester Spring Package analyses the key economic and social challenges across the EU and offers policy guidance to Member States with the aim of strengthening competitiveness, prosperity and resilience. To that effect, it includes country-specific recommendations (CSRs), and promotes reforms and investments aligned with these EU priorities. The policy guidance presented comes at a time of a particularly volatile trade and security environment. It is closely linked to the Competitiveness Compass, the Commission's five-year roadmap to boost the EU's resilience and...

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