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Member News
20
Oct
The U.S.-China trade war is escalating, and it’s creating more uncertainty for importers. President Trump recently threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, effective November 1, due to China’s actions restricting access to rare earth minerals. After some strongly worded pushback from China, President Trump acknowledged on Friday that the threatened high tariffs on Chinese goods were “not sustainable” but are still planned for implementation. In other tariff news, there are signals that auto tariffs may be easing, while supply chains everywhere...
17
Oct
EU mulls new rules on technology transfer targeting foreign companies
The European Commission is considering a new policy that could require non-EU companies, particularly those from China, to share their technology and manufacturing expertise with European partners. This move, part of a broader strategy to boost Europe’s industrial competitiveness, has gained traction following the Dutch government’s recent intervention in Nexperia, a Chinese-owned tech firm. The proposed framework, which could be unveiled on 25 November as part of the European Commission’s Industrial Accelerator...
17
Oct
The Department of Commerce has received 95 requests to include additional products on the list of steel and aluminum derivatives subject to the assessment of 50% ad valorem tariffs under Section 232. A list of the inclusion requests and covered products have been posted to the regulations.gov portal, and can be accessed here. Comments supporting or opposing the inclusion requests must be submitted through regulations.gov no later than October 21.
Pursuant to regulations, Commerce is to post a decision to approve or deny...
17
Oct
European Commission’s new AI strategies
The European Commission (“Commission”) has announced two complementary strategies this month to accelerate AI across EU industry and science. The “Apply AI Strategy” is the EU’s overarching AI sectoral strategy which focuses on deploying AI in key sectors such as healthcare, energy, mobility, manufacturing, and public services.
In parallel, the Commission’s “AI in Science Strategy” aims to position Europe at the forefront of AI-driven research and scientific innovation by supporting the development and use of AI...
16
Oct
By: Ian Hunter, Director, OCO Global
2025 has been a big year for M&A. In a year when cranes aren’t the only measure of progress, much of the action has been happening on cap tables as well as construction sites. But the cranes will come later. As with many of these deals, the key words following an acquisition is 'growth'. In short, European investors are buying in, and scaling up.
In December 2024, Novo Holdings completed its $16.5 billion acquisition of Catalent, the U.S. contract manufacturer whose sterile fill-finish lines...
16
Oct
Europe
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
On September 29, the European Council adopted a regulation to simplify the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as part of the Omnibus I legislative package. The reform is designed to ease administrative burdens and reduce compliance costs, particularly for SMEs, while preserving CBAM’s climate ambition, which continues to cover approximately 99% of embedded emissions in imported goods. Notable changes include a new de minimis threshold that exempts importers from CBAM obligations for up to 50 tons annually, streamlining requirements for...
15
Oct
• Strategic orientation approved by Board of Directors focuses on win-win global partnerships and a strong European voice in the world.
• EIB Global will tailor approaches by region and sector, aligned with EU priorities.
• Strengthened support for Ukraine, new tools, and streamlined procedures.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has approved strategic orientations for EIB Global, its international partnerships and development arm. The plan targets global challenges and amplifies Europe’s voice in a changing geopolitical landscape. It streamlines support for high-impact...
14
Oct
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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