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12
Feb
Authors: Erik Smithweiss and Sarah Raymond
The Trump Administration issued Presidential Proclamations on February 10, 2025, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, making major changes to U.S. tariff policy on steel and aluminum imports.
Effective March 12, 2025, all steel and aluminum imports covered by the prior Section 232 actions — regardless of origin — will be subject to an additional 25% tariff. Countries that once benefitted from alternative tariff agreements — Australia, Canada, Mexico, South Korea,...
11
Feb
By Ian Hunter
“Money was never a big motivation for me, except as a way to keep score. The real excitement is playing the game.”
- Donald Trump, The Art of the Deal
President Trump has never seen trade policy as just economics – it’s a high-stakes game, and winning is everything. Throughout his career, he has framed trade deficits as evidence of American weakness, blaming past administrations for allowing U.S. manufacturing to decline while foreign goods flood the market. With Washington...
10
Feb
Cilcare takes a major step forward with the launch of SAPHIR, a groundbreaking study on the link between hearing disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.
A pioneering observational clinical study conducted in partnership with the University Hospitals of Gui de Chauliac (Montpellier) and Carémeau (Nîmes).
Recruitment of 309 participants, divided into three groups: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Parkinson’s Disease, and an age-matched control group.
A cutting-edge approach combining advanced auditory testing and biological biomarkers to uncover specific auditory signatures.
Montpellier, February 10, 2025 – Cilcare,...
10
Feb
The Red Sea ceasefire may not be exactly what it appears. It seems the Houthis have turned to what feels like maritime extortion. They’re now offering a “safe passage fee” for ships using a negotiation system that includes a customer service email. And presumably, if the fee isn’t paid, further demands for payment are made. Even with the ceasefire in place, insurance premiums remain high, and carriers continue rerouting vessels to avoid the region as security concerns persist. The promise...
07
Feb
EU to tighten controls on imports from sites such as Shein and Temu
The European Commission is taking a stand against low-value imports offered by non-EU online retailers and facilitated by marketplaces like Shein and Temu, which host non-EU traders. This is part of the Communication on E-Commerce, ‘A comprehensive EU Toolbox for Safe and Sustainable E-commerce’ proposed on Wednesday, 5 February.
A total of around 4.6 billion low-value consignments (goods not exceeding the value of €150) entered the EU market last...
06
Feb
As of 1 January 2025, all Dutch and foreign partnerships are, as a main rule, classified as transparent for Dutch tax purposes, except when a partnership should be considered a fund for joint account (FGR). In addition, also the tax classification rules applicable to FGRs were amended as of 1 January 2025 as well as those applicable to entities formed under foreign law.
This first 2025 edition of Quoted is an update of our Quoted of June 2024, which edition...
05
Feb
Discussion of EIB Global strategic reorientation and support for European electricity grids
Energy-saving for businesses across Europe
Financing to expand hydrogen refuelling in Europe and rebuild damaged heating infrastructure in Ukraine
The European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved €2.4 billion of new financing for business investment, clean energy, transport, telecommunications and flood protection in Europe.
The EIB Board of Directors also discussed the strategic orientation of EIB Global. Reflecting the changing geopolitical context and even better aligning with EU external policy...
05
Feb
We are delighted to share the U.S. chapter we wrote for Chambers & Partners’ Technology M&A 2025 Guide, published in December 2024 and now available for download. Our chapter provides the latest legal information on key market trends, early-stage and venture capital financing, liquidity events, spin-offs, acquisitions of public technology companies and business-critical regulatory requirements. Linklaters’ Global Chairman of Corporate George Casey was pivotal in launching the inaugural guide and has spearheaded each edition since as Contributing Editor.
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