US: Trade deals with several countries pledge to avoid discriminatory treatment of US digital goods, services
The Trump Administration's trade framework agreements, announced this week by the White House, include commitments from Argentina (signed 13 November 2025), Ecuador (signed 13 November 2025), El Salvador (signed 13 November 2025), Guatemala (signed
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US: Trump Administration reduces tariffs on Switzerland imports
The US and Switzerland, joined by Liechtenstein, have released a joint statement on 14 November 2025 regarding a major trade framework aimed at boosting investment and reducing tariffs. Under the deal, US tariffs on Swiss goods will drop from 39%
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US exempts Indian farm exports from tariffs
Indian agricultural exporters will benefit after US President Donald Trump exempted dozens of food items from tariffs. Products such as tea, coffee, spices, and cashew nuts, previously hit with duties of up to 50%, are included in the
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Argentina: CBU declaration can now be made from the ARCA mobile app
Argentina's tax and customs agency (ARCA) announced that its ARCA mobile app now allows users to register their Uniform Bank Code (CBU) on 10 November 2025. This mobile app will make it easier and faster for citizens to manage payments under the
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Thailand, US to continue trade talks despite border clashes with Cambodia
Thailand will continue trade talks with the US independently of its border dispute with Cambodia, the government said after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul spoke with President Trump on Friday, 14 November 2025. The decision came after
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US hopes to finalise rare earths agreement with China by Thanksgiving
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism on 16 November 2025 that a trade deal on rare earths between the US and China could be finalised by Thanksgiving. Bessent’s remarks came after a framework agreement reached last month,
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US, South Korea (Rep.) release fact sheet of trade deal
US President Donald Trump and Korea (Rep.) President Lee Jae Myung released a joint fact sheet regarding the signed trade and investment agreement between the two countries on 13 November 2025. The US and Korea (Rep.) signed a major trade
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Australia welcomes US beef tariff rollback, calls for full trade reciprocity
Australia welcomed US President Donald Trump’s removal of tariffs on beef and other food products, while urging the US to eliminate all tariffs on Australian goods. However, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised the
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US: New York weighs corporate tax hike as budget gaps deepen
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering whether to raise corporate taxes as the state confronts a sizable budget gap intensified by expected federal funding cuts, a source reported on 14 November 2025. While no proposal has been finalised,
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Chile: SII clarifies deductibility of expenses backed by foreign invoices
Chile’s tax authority (SII) has issued Ruling No. 2271-2025 on 5 November 2025 on its website, clarifying that expenses backed by invoices issued by foreign suppliers remain deductible for First Category Income Tax purposes, as long as they are
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Brazil: Senate passes corporate minimum tax, dividend withholding measures
Brazil’s Senate passed Bill 1087/25 on 5 November 2025, which includes various tax measures for companies regarding corporate minimum tax and withholding tax. The tax measures are as follows: Reduction rules for minimum tax Bill 1087/25
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US: Interest rates remain the same for the first quarter of 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced, on 13 November 2025, that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning 1 January 2026. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year,
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Singapore, Brazil: Amending protocol to tax treaty enters into force
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) announced that the Protocol amending the income tax treaty between Singapore and Brazil, formally titled the Agreement for the Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and the
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Mexico: SAT clarifies valid personal deductions for annual tax return
Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) has reminded taxpayers that they can claim personal deductions in their annual tax return for each fiscal year, provided the expenses meet all applicable requirements. This announcement was made on 10
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US: IRS announces 401(k) and IRA contribution limits increases in 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an increase in 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026 on 13 November 2025. The amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2026 has increased to USD 24,500, up from USD 23,500
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Brazil extends tax payment deadlines for Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Parana
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has issued an Ordinance on 13 November 2025, extending the deadlines for the payment of federal taxes, including instalment payments, and fulfilling ancillary obligations. The measure also suspends
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Ecuador: SRI extends October VAT, withholding tax declaration deadlines
The Director General of the Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI) has issued Resolution NAC-DGERCGC25-00000036 on 6 November 2025, extending deadlines for Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax declarations for October 2025. The measure responds
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Mexico gazettes 2026 economic package, e-invoicing reforms
Mexico’s government has published a series of decrees introducing the 2026 Federal Revenue Law and extensive reforms to the Federal Tax Code, Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS), and digital platform taxation. The measures, announced
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