23 Jan
Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

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
Chapter News, News

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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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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