Canada withdraws 3% digital services tax to revive US trade talks
Canada canceled its planned 3% digital services tax on US tech firms to revive stalled trade talks between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump. According to Canada's finance ministry, Canada scrapped its 3% digital services tax
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US: Supreme Court declines to expedite trump tariffs caseÂ
The US Supreme Court declined to fast-track the case challenging Trump's use of tariff powers under the IEEPA. The US Supreme Court has declined a request on 20 June 2025, to fast-track the case challenging President Donald Trump's extensive use
See MoreCanada revises aluminium and steel tariffs, introduces steel quotas amid US trade pressure
Canada will adjust counter-tariffs on US aluminium and steel imports from 21 July 2025 to protect its industry. Tariff-rate quotas on non-FTA steel imports, set at 2024 levels, will be applied retroactively and reviewed after 30 days to prevent
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Thailand proposes trade plan to avert US tariffs
It is expected that both countries might agree on tariffs as low as 10%. Thailand held trade talks with the US on 18 June 2025 and will submit a proposal on Friday, 20 June 2025, because possible tariffs on its exports to the US have lowered
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Canada: Carney considers imposing more duties on US steel, aluminium
 This follows after US President Trump announced on 30 May 2025, that tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports will increase from 25% to 50%. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, on 19 June 2025, cautioned that his government may impose
See MoreUS, Canada agrees to finalise trade deal within 30 days
The US and Canada agreed to finalise a trade deal within 30 days to resolve issues caused by tariffs and countermeasures. The US President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed this week to finalise a trade deal within 30
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US: Trump Administration finalises US-UK economic prosperity deal
The fact sheet details the executive order signed the previous day to implement the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal. The Trump Administration released a Fact Sheet on 17 June 2025, detailing the executive order signed the previous day titled
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Uganda presents 2025–26 budget, proposes income tax exemption for start-ups
Uganda's Ministry of Finance unveiled a UGX 72.136 trillion national budget for 2025-26. Uganda’s Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development has unveiled a UGX 72.136 trillion national budget for the 2025-26 financial year on 12
See MoreCanada extends tariff exemptions on Ukraine imports for one year
Canada has extended its tariff-free policy for Ukrainian imports for another year, keeping Ukrainian goods free from customs duties until 9 June 2026. Canada’s Department of Finance announced on 6 June 2025 that it will continue to support
See MoreUS Appeals Court upholds stay on ruling on Trump tariffs
The US federal appeals court has upheld President Donald Trump's tariffs while reviewing a lower court's decision that claimed Trump exceeded his authority in imposing them. The US federal appeals court on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, upheld the
See MoreUS extends Section 301 tariff exemptions on Chinese imports through August 2025
The USTR has extended certain product exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports until 31 August 2025. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced an extension of specific product exclusions from Section 301 tariffs
See MoreUS: Trump imposes 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports
The Trump Administration has increased tariffs on US imports of steel, aluminium, and derivatives from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2024. Tariffs on UK imports remain at 25%. The Trump Administration has doubled the tariffs on US imports of
See MoreUS: Trump administration weighs 15% tariffs for 150 days
The Trump administration is reportedly considering using an existing law to impose 15% tariffs for 150 days on parts of the global economy. A final decision is yet to be announced. According to a Wall Street Journal report, President Donald
See MoreUS: Trump to double steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%
President Trump announced plans to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% on 30 May 2025. US President Donald Trump announced on 30 May 2025 that his administration plans to raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminium from 25%
See MoreUS: Court of International Trade rules Trump tariffs unconstitutional, Court of Appeals issues administrative stay while it reviews appeal
Court of International Trade cited Congress's exclusive authority over taxes and commerce on 28 May 2025. On 29 May 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an administrative stay while it reviews an appeal from the Trump
See MoreUS: Trump postpones 50% tariff on EU goods
President Trump announced on 26 May 2025 that the effective date for his new 50% tariffs, in addition to the previously announced 20% tariffs on EU goods, has been pushed to 9 July 2025 after a call with European Commission President Ursula von der
See MoreUS tariffs are reshaping transfer pricing strategies for multinationals
The Trump Administration’s latest tariffs are reshaping global trade policies and pushing multinational corporations (MNCs) to revise their transfer pricing policies. US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, including a 104% levy on
See MoreUS: Trump revives trade tensions with new tariff threats on EU, Apple
Trump announced that he plans to impose a 50% tariff on EU goods, on top of the existing 20%, starting 1 June 2025. He also plans a 25% tax on imported iPhones that US consumers purchase. US President Donald Trump threatened, on Friday 23 May
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