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Member News
Member News
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...
18
Sep
• EIB Group pledges €17.5 billion to support energy efficiency improvements by small and medium-sized European businesses.
• Commitment aims to spur energy savings by more than 350,000 companies over next three years, nearly doubling EIB Group financing in this area.
• EIB Group also teams up with nonprofit Solar Impulse Foundation to promote energy efficiency as a service.
• New report highlights drivers of and barriers to energy efficiency investments in Europe.
More than 350,000 companies across Europe are set to make...
17
Sep
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...
16
Sep
Effective September 12, 2025, the EU Data Act introduced new rules on access to and sharing of data from certain products and services in business-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-business (B2B), and business-to-government (B2G) contexts. This alert highlights the key obligations. The EU Data Act applies to any business offering products or services in the EU, regardless of its location.
New Data Sharing Requirements for Connected Products and Related Services
As of September 12, 2025, companies operating in the IoT sector (e.g., smart home devices, wearables,...