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25
Sep
By: Sarah J. Hawk, Rebecca J. Bernhard, Tejas Shah, Barnes and Thornburg
Highlights
• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new rule that would affect the H-1B visa selection process.
• The rule remains a proposal and is open for public comments for the next 30 days.
• This proposed rule, if implemented, marks a third major shift to the H-1B lottery in the last decade.
• Legal challenges to a final rule, if implemented, are possible.
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the DHS proposed a rule that,...
25
Sep
By: Mike Smith, Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen
Key insights
• President Donald Trump's tariffs are reshaping international trade dynamics and additional changes could be forthcoming.
• Learn about the potential wide-ranging economic impact on key industries and how it could affect your business and operations.
• This is an evolving situation that continues to change.
Tariffs have been and continue to be a hot topic. As the tariff landscape continues to evolve, it can bring a level of uncertainty for many businesses across industries.
As we continue...
24
Sep
The Trepp CMBS Special Servicing rate receded moderately in August, falling another 19 basis points to 10.29%.
This was the second consecutive monthly decrease, after the rate peaked at an all-time high in June. The main cause for the decrease in the headline rate was the overall balance of loans outstanding falling nearly $14 billion from $597.0 billion to $583.0 billion from July to August.
When analyzing by property type, three sectors experienced substantial shifts in their respective rates. The two...
23
Sep
Transshipment has fast become the second most important word in trade, after tariff.
The reason is that the U.S. government is intensifying its oversight of importers suspected of using transshipment through third countries to evade duties on Chinese goods. And the risks and costs of violating the rules can be severe.
This increased scrutiny comes as shifting trade flows highlight how exporters are adjusting to the new tariff environment. In August, China’s exports to the U.S. fell 33% year-over-year, while shipments...
22
Sep
The hard work of managing global trade strategies and negotiations continues even when the talk of tariffs fades (ever so slightly) from the headlines. The U.S. has launched a formal consultation process for the upcoming review of the vital U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), asking the public to comment on any benefits and shortcomings of the trade deal. Stakeholders have 45 days to submit feedback on issues including balanced trade, market access, and economic security. The first USMCA joint review meeting is set...
19
Sep
By Ian Hunter, Director, OCO Global
Cheaper money has changed boardroom calculus. With the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, European CFOs deciding where to build the next plant or R&D hub now see the United States as easier to finance and faster to scale. Momentum in foreign direct investment (FDI) was already tilting west; lower rates nudge more plans from deck to delivery, especially in states that pair credible incentives with execution. Think Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, South Carolina, Ohio,...
19
Sep
By: Ethan G. Ostroff, Genna Garver, Kim Phan, Keegan T. McCoy, David Madrazo, James Shreve, Peter E. Jeydel, and Yulian Y. Kolarov, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
The Report authored by the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets Markets (PWG), titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology,” along with the accompanying fact sheet, outlines several key objectives aimed at positioning the U.S. as a leader in digital asset markets. Among its objectives are reinforcing the role of the U.S. dollar, modernizing Anti-Money Laundering/Countering...
19
Sep
European Commission proposes suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement
The situation in Gaza has caused several divisions in the EU, with some Member States wanting to introduce measures against Israel while others resist. The Commission has mostly stayed out of the discussion until now. However, on Wednesday, 10 September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a partial suspension of the EU-Israel Agreement due to a push from several Member States.
Later, on Wednesday, 17 September, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas confirmed...
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