27 Jan
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

European Commission | EU and India Conclude Landmark Free Trade Agreement

The EU and India concluded negotiations today for a historic, ambitious and commercially significant free trade agreement (FTA), the largest such deal ever concluded by either side. It will strengthen economic and political ties between the world's second and fourth largest economies, at a time of rising geopolitical tensions and global economic challenges, highlighting their joint commitment to economic openness and rules-based trade. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, said: “The EU and India make history today, deepening the partnership between the world's biggest...

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26 Jan
Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

Jaguar Freight | The Weekly Roar: The Worst Laid Plans

In this week’s Roar: A comprehensive look at tariffs, the impact of policy volatility, tariff ruling timing, air cargo’s turbulent performance in 2025, and the challenges of disruptions for supply chains. President Trump has been in office for a year,… and what a year it’s been for trade and global supply chains. Keeping track of tariffs and sorting through the noise has become a daily chore for many companies. The areas getting the most attention lately have been Europe and Canada, with the...

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23 Jan
Chapter News, News

European Council | Oral Conclusions Drawn by President António Costa Following the Informal Meeting of the Members of the European Council of 22 January 2026

Oral Conclusions by President António Costa following the Informal meeting of the members of the European Council, 22 January 2026 The European Union and the United States have long been partners and allies. We have built a transatlantic community forged by history, anchored in common values, and dedicated to the prosperity and security of our peoples. We believe that relationships between partners and allies should be managed in a cordial and respectful way. Europe and the United States have a shared interest...

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23 Jan
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ECB | ECB and ESRB Issue Joint Report Analysing Financial Stability Risks From Geoeconomic Fragmentation

22 January 2026 Geoeconomic fragmentation and geopolitical risk have become key sources of macro-financial uncertainty, which can affect financial stability Geopolitical shocks can amplify financial stress and dampen economic growth Report sets out new monitoring framework integrating geopolitical indicators into financial stability analysis The European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) today published a joint report entitled “Financial stability risks from geoeconomic fragmentation” with technical annex, which examines how rising geopolitical risks and heightened uncertainty can affect...

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23 Jan
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Thompson Hine | SmarTrade Weekly Roundup – January 16-22, 2026

Here is a look back on the week’s international trade law news from our blog, SmarTrade. United States and Taiwan Sign Agreement on Trade & Investment By Scott E. Diamond**, David M. Schwartz, Samir D. Varma & Francesca M.S. Guerrero on January 16, 2026 On January 15, 2026, the United States and Taiwan agreed to a trade deal to establish “a strategic economic partnership … to decisively strengthen U.S. domestic semiconductor supply chains and secure America’s technological and industrial leadership.” While the text and full terms of the trade deal were...

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22 Jan
Member News, News

Aimlon CPA P.C. | Key 2026 U.S. Tax Deadlines for Businesses and Individuals

Staying informed of U.S. tax deadlines is a key compliance and planning requirement for businesses and individuals operating in an international environment. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed that the filing season for 2025 individual income tax returns will open on January 26, 2026. This article outlines the principal U.S. federal tax deadlines for 2026, with a focus on issues commonly faced by French and European executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals established in the United States. For cross-border businesses and...

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22 Jan
Member News, News

Wilson Sonsini | 2026 Antitrust Year in Preview

January 22, 2026 Last year was a landmark in the development of antitrust law. Enforcers, legislators, and private parties grappled with the fundamental shift represented by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the resolution of important digital technology antitrust cases, and significant divergence in policy across a presidential administration transition. The changes will not stop in 2026. In this preview, we focus on several economic sectors that were most impacted by developments in antitrust law in 2025 to identify the trends that...

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21 Jan
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European Commission | EU Supports Digital Connectivity with Simpler and Harmonised Rules in Digital Networks Act

The European Commission proposed the Digital Networks Act (DNA) to modernise, simplify and harmonise EU rules on connectivity networks. The current rules must be updated to create the conditions for operators to invest into rolling out advanced fibre and mobile networks. High-capacity networks enable innovative tech, like Artificial Intelligence and Cloud. The widespread availability of advanced connectivity for people and businesses across the EU is the foundation of Europe's competitiveness. Strengthening the single market for connectivity The proposal aims at creating...

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20 Jan
Member News, News

IPTI | Property Tax in the News – January 2026

IPTI’s usual monthly newsletter - the “President’s Message” - contains, inter alia, some summarised news articles from around the world. This IPTI publication - “Property Tax in the News” - contains some of the more interesting news articles concerning property taxes in North America and Europe which is where many of our members have a particular interest. Links to these and more, similarly summarised, articles - from North America, Europe and around the globe - can be found in...

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20 Jan
Chapter News, News

IMF | Global Economy Shakes Off Tariff Shock Amid Tech-Driven Boom

Blog Post by  Tobias Adrian and Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas Global Economy Shakes Off Tariff Shock Amid Tech-Driven Boomrisks are rising, including from the concentration of tech investment and the negative effects of trade disruptions, which may build over time. Global economic growth continues to show notable resilience despite significant US-led trade disruptions and heightened uncertainty. Our latest projections indicate that global growth will hold steady at 3.3 percent this year, an upward revision of 0.2 percentage points compared to October estimates, with most of the...

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