06 Mar
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

European Commission | EU and Canada Launch Negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement

Yesterday in Toronto, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, and Canada's Minister for International Trade Maninder Sidhu launched negotiations for an EU-Canada Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). Building on nine years of successful implementation of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), this new deal will upgrade EU-Canada trade by making it easier and safer for businesses to trade digitally across borders and providing stronger protections for consumers online. The launch of DTA negotiations reflects the mutual commitment to...

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06 Mar
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OECD | With Pressures Rising in Global Debt Markets, Maintaining Resilience Will Require Sound Public Finances, Strong Institutions and Policies that Support Growth and Innovation

Global debt markets remained resilient in 2025 amidst geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and risks for growth prospects, with governments and companies borrowing a record USD 27 trillion, according to a new OECD report. Sovereign bond issuance in OECD countries is projected to reach a record USD 18 trillion in 2026, up from USD 12 trillion in 2022. Outstanding debt is estimated to have risen from USD 55 trillion in 2024 to USD 61 trillion in 2025. Debt relative to GDP remained stable,...

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05 Mar
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Barnes & Thornburg | IEEPA Tariff Refunds: CIT Orders Action, Questions Remain

Highlights The Court of International Trade (CIT) has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to begin automatically refunding International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duties. The order applies broadly to all importers that paid IEEPA duties, but companies must confirm whether their entries are unliquidated, liquidated but not final, or fully final. Key uncertainty remains around what qualifies as “not final” liquidation and how this will impact refunds for importations made, particularly in early 2025. The ruling may...

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05 Mar
Member News, News

FBT Gibbons | What Do Policy Changes at the USPTO Mean for Patent Prosecution in 2026?

Patent practitioners have been curious as to whether any of the economic efficiencies announced and enacted by the federal government also have been implemented at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). For instance, when the Department of Government Efficiency was actively trying to find ways to cut government waste, how many, if any, changes were earmarked for the USPTO? It should be stated up front that the USPTO is funded by user fees and is considered one of the...

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04 Mar
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ECB | Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe for Hiring in Europe Today?

Blog | Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and the workplace is no exception. But will it empower workers, or is it set to replace them? This blog post looks at the impact of AI use and investment on firms’ current and future hiring and firing decisions. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly influence firms’ production processes. It could also profoundly reshape employment and the labour market. But how exactly? On the one hand, AI could replace workers, leading to a...

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04 Mar
Member News, News

Ogletree Deakins | EU Pay Transparency Directive Deadline Fast Approaching

As the June 2026 deadline for transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) draws closer, employers across the European Union are preparing for a significant shift in pay equity practices. The directive aims to strengthen the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, and it introduces a harmonised set of transparency and reporting obligations that will apply to organisations across all EU member states. Quick Hits Employers across the EU are preparing for the June...

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04 Mar
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European Commission | Questions and Answers on the Industrial Accelerator Act

What is the Industrial Accelerator Act and why is the Commission proposing it? The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is a legislative proposal designed to strengthen Europe's industrial base by boosting manufacturing, growing businesses, and creating jobs in the EU. It delivers on the recommendations of the Draghi report on EU competitiveness, the political guidelines of the Commission, and the mission entrusted to the Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy. The IAA mobilises public procurement and public incentives to boost demand for low-carbon and European-made products...

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04 Mar
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IMF | Can Advanced Economies Avoid Debt Distress?

Countries must shift toward fiscal discipline and reforms that raise long-term growth. Many highly indebted advanced economies face a grim fiscal outlook. Under current policies, the public debt ratios of countries including Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States are set to deteriorate over the next two decades. They still have room to borrow, but there are limits. So far, financial markets have been forgiving. But recent tremors suggest that they may become more sensitive to negative news about...

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04 Mar
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Jaguar Freight | The Impact of U.S Trade Policy and Expectations for Transatlantic Trade Post-IEEPA Tariffs

It’s an understatement to say it’s been a chaotic year for global trade. For much of 2025 and early 2026, supply chain professionals, importers, and multinational companies have been operating in an environment defined by policy shifts, unclear exemptions, and significant cost volatility. Against that backdrop, the U.S. Supreme Court’s February 20 decision on the legality of the IEEPA tariffs was widely anticipated as a turning point, with many on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean hoping for clarity...

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03 Mar
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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...

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