22 Aug
Chapter News

The Fed | Speech by Chair Powell on the economic outlook and framework review

At “Labor Markets in Transition: Demographics, Productivity, and Macroeconomic Policy,” an economic symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Jackson Hole, Wyoming Over the course of this year, the U.S. economy has shown resilience in a context of sweeping changes in economic policy. In terms of the Fed's dual-mandate goals, the labor market remains near maximum employment, and inflation, though still somewhat elevated, has come down a great deal from its post-pandemic highs. At the same time,...

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21 Aug
Member News

Troutman Pepper Locke | CFIUS Releases 2024 Annual Report on National Security and Foreign Investment

By Daniel N. Anziska, Megan Conway Rahman, Charlene C. Goldfield, Troutman Pepper Locke On August 6, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) released the unclassified version of its Annual Report to Congress for Calendar Year (CY) 2024 (Report), depicting trends in the number of filings through CY 2024, distribution of foreign acquirer home countries, and updates on compliance and enforcement activity. Key Findings of the Report  CFIUS is required to publish an annual report under Section 721(m) of the Defense Production...

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21 Aug
Chapter News, Trade & TTIP Related

European Commission | EU and US publish Joint Statement on transatlantic trade & investment

The EU and US have issued a Joint Statement establishing a framework for fair, balanced and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade and investment. This Joint Statement confirms and builds on the political agreement reached by President von der Leyen and President Trump on 27 July. The Joint Statement sets out the commitment on both sides to work towards restoring stability and predictability in EU-US trade and investment, for the benefit of businesses and citizens. It is the first step in a...

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21 Aug
Chapter News, Trade & TTIP Related

European Commission | Questions and answers on the EU-US Joint Statement on Transatlantic Trade and Investment

General What are the main aspects of the Joint Statement? The Joint Statement defines the new parameters for the EU-US trade relationship and brings back an important measure of stability and predictability in transatlantic trade for the benefit of businesses, workers and consumers on both sides. The key commitments on both sides include: • Application across the board of a maximum, all-inclusive 15% tariff ceiling for EU products subject to reciprocal tariffs. No additional tariffs will apply for products which are already subject to...

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21 Aug
Chapter News

ECB | Panel remarks at the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum

Panel remarks by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum The global economy is at a challenging juncture. But despite recent trade tensions and substantial uncertainty, global growth has remained broadly steady so far. This resilience has been mainly driven by tariff-induced distortions of economic activity. In the first quarter of the year, for example, we saw strong global frontloading as importers boosted their inventories in anticipation of higher tariffs. That has led...

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21 Aug
Chapter News, Trade & TTIP Related

U.S. Department of Commerce | Joint Statement on a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade

The United States and the European Union are pleased to announce that they have agreed on a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade (“Framework Agreement”). This Framework Agreement represents a concrete demonstration of our commitment to fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade and investment. This Framework Agreement will put our trade and investment relationship – one of the largest in the world – on a solid footing and will reinvigorate our economies’ reindustrialization. It reflects...

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20 Aug
Member News

The Medical Link | Unlocking Success: The Benefits of a PEO for a Company Entering The US

By Bryan Erdheim, Principal, The Medical Link Expanding business operations into the US market is a strategic move that presents both exciting opportunities and daunting challenges. Each state in the US has their own rules and regulations adding to the complexity of beginning US operations. Managing payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance becomes an immediate difficulty for an organisation not versed in such regulations. Fortunately, there exists a solution called PEO which is tailored to alleviate these burdens so companies can...

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19 Aug
Member News

Troutman Pepper Locke | Your Brand, Their Bait: Fighting Impersonation in the Age of Digital Deception

By H. Straat Tenney and Emma Bennett, Troutman Pepper Locke Businesses invest an immense amount of time, effort, and financial resources into building their brand identity and overall cultivating a strong foundation of consumer trust. This trust is not only a cornerstone of a brand’s reputation but is also a critical component of its long-term success in the marketplace. However, with the rise of phishing attacks, a brand’s trust can be quickly weaponized against unsuspecting customers when bad actors create...

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19 Aug
Member News, Trade & TTIP Related

Transatlantic Trade Monitor: Facts You Need Now | The U.S.–EU Trade Agreement Is at a Crossroads

By Simon Kaye, CEO, Jaguar Freight In late July, the U.S. and EU reached a provisional trade agreement to avert what could have become a full-blown trade war. A central provision of the agreement was that the U.S. would impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports, which was significantly lower than the previously threatened 30%, but triple the average 4.8 percent that European goods faced before Trump took office in January. In return, the EU pledged significant financial and energy...

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19 Aug
Member News

CaliTeam | How to leverage customer discovery to explore a new market

By Isabelle Bart, Caliteam Many companies, whether they are startups or already well established, think that market research can be done “offline” and remotely. Customer discovery has been proven by many renowned experts such as Steve Blank as a great methodology to build a strong foundation to launch a product/innovation/technology. Customer discovery consists of understanding customer needs through speaking to customers directly and creating true value as a fundamental principle for success. Customer discovery revolves around interviewing customers about their objective and...

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