20 Jan
Chapter News, News, Trade & Tariffs, Trade & TTIP Related

European Commission | Special Address by President von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum

Special Address by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos, 19 January 2026 President Brende, dear Børge, thank you very much for the warm welcome. Your Majesties, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is now 55 years since the first meeting here in Davos. The idea of the founder, Klaus Schwab, was to create a platform to discuss the issues and the ideas of the day. Of course, the world has transformed completely since 1971....

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20 Jan
Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

Jaguar Freight | The Weekly Roar: Preemptive Measures

In this week’s Roar: China’s trade surplus, what if the Supreme Court rules against tariffs, a slow rebound at the Suez Canal, technology’s place in supply chain strategies, and how communication affects supply chains. By the end of 2025, China’s trade surplus sat at a record $1.2 trillion, an increase of 20%, mainly due to exports to Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America, offsetting declines to the U.S. This growth was fueled by demand for autos, chips, and electrical goods. While...

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16 Jan
Chapter News, News

EUIPO | The European Union Intellectual Property Office Records the Highest Number of Applications in its History

In 2025, the European Union Intellectual Property Office received 327 735 new applications for EU trade marks and EU designs. It is the highest annual number of intellectual property (IP) applications since the Office began accepting filings in 1996. Overall, it represents a 7.8% increase compared to 2024, surpassing the previous record set in 2021 (313 928 applications received) Trade Marks Drive Overall Growth European Union trade marks (EUTMs) accounted for the largest share of applications in 2025. The EUIPO received 196...

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16 Jan
Chapter News, News

European Council | Artificial Intelligence: Council Paves the Way for the Creation of AI Gigafactories

The Council has adopted today an amendment to the regulation governing the activities of the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), extending its objectives to facilitate the creation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) gigafactories in Europe and to include a dedicated quantum technologies pillar. The amended regulation allows for the development and operation of AI gigafactories in Europe, a world-class AI compute infrastructure that will strengthen Europe’s industry and competitiveness, while fostering cooperation through public-private partnerships that include member states...

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16 Jan
Member News, News

Mason Hayes & Curran | Regulation and Innovation: Preparing for Europe’s Digital Future

As sweeping EU digital regulations reshape the tech landscape, companies are grappling with new compliance burdens and shifting enforcement trends. Our legal experts, Philip Nolan and Oisín Tobin break down what these changes mean in practice and why strong governance has never been more critical. 1. 2026 will see the continued rollout of major EU digital regulations. What do you see as the biggest compliance and operational challenges for tech companies? The main challenge is the volume of new regulation and uncertainty about how matters...

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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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