US: Trump to lower US tariffs on China from 145% if trade talks go well 

09 May, 2025

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, 8 May 2025, that he expects the US 145% tariffs on China to be reduced if trade negotiations between the two nations this weekend goes well. The Trump administration stated that the US has been working

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EU considers EUR 95 billion in tariffs on US if negotiations fail, targets industrial goods

09 May, 2025

The European Union is considering imposing EUR 95 billion (USD 108 billion) in tariffs on US exports if no progress is made during trade talks with the Trump administration. The proposed retaliatory measures mainly target industrial goods like

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US: Montana cuts PIT rate and expands EITC in major tax overhaul

07 May, 2025

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill (HB 337) on 28 April 2025 that cuts the top income tax rate and expands relief for working families. Personal income tax (PIT)  Starting in 2026, Montana's top income tax rate will drop from

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US: New Jersey launches mediation pilot program for corporate sales and tax disputes

06 May, 2025

The New Jersey Division of Taxation is launching a two-year pilot mediation program on 1 October 2025. The Pilot is set to run for 24 months from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027. The program is open to all business entities involved in

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US: Trump administration ends duty-free access for low-value imports from China, Hong Kong

05 May, 2025

The Trump administration ended duty-free access for low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong entering the US on Friday, 2 May 2025. This followed after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 2 May 2025, which ended “de

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US: IRS offers tax relief to Virginia storm victims

05 May, 2025

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a release VA-2025-03 on 30 April 2025 announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Virginia affected by severe winter storms and flooding that began on 10 February 2025. These

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US: Trump proposes USD 163 billion in federal budget cuts for 2026

05 May, 2025

The Trump administration has proposed USD 163 billion budgetary cuts for the 2026 federal budget on Friday, 2 May 2025. The federal budget drastically reduces spending on education, housing, and medical research while increasing funding for

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China reportedly exempts select US imports from tariffs, discretely communicates policy to companies 

02 May, 2025

China reportedly has drafted a list of US imports that is exempted from its 125% tariffs. It’s unclear how many, or which, products are on the list because authorities have not publicly shared this information. The sources state that the

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US: Trump to reveal 2026 federal budget plan later today

02 May, 2025

US President Donald Trump is set to unveil his 2026 fiscal year budget proposal today, 2 May 2025, which will then be submitted to Congress. The federal budget release follows after Republicans in Congress’ attempt to resolve divisions over

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China exempts tariffs on US ethane imports

30 April, 2025

China has exempted the 125% tariff on US ethane imports imposed earlier this month, alleviating pressure on Chinese companies that rely on ethane imported from the US for petrochemical production, reports Reuters . China has increased tariffs on

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US: Trump’s latest executive order eases tariff impact on auto industry

30 April, 2025

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday, 29 April 2025, to ease the impact of auto tariffs, days before 25% import taxes on auto parts were set to take effect. Under the new executive order, which he signed aboard Air Force

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​​Belgium: Data protection authority rules FATCA data transfers for ‘Accidental Americans’ are illegal

30 April, 2025

Belgium’s Data Protection Authority (DPA) reaffirmed its decision through Decision No. 79/2025 of 25 April 2025 to ban the transfer of data to the United States under the Belgium-United States FATCA Model 1A Agreement (2014), specifically

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US: IRS revises practice unit on home office, stewardship deductions for US branches of foreign firms

29 April, 2025

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated its international practice unit, Section 861 - Home Office and Stewardship Expenses, on 28 March 2025, focusing on the deductibility of home office and stewardship expenses by a US branch of a

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US: Customs and Border Protection imposes new tariffs on Chinese imports

29 April, 2025

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an amended notice on 24 April 2025 announcing additional duties on products from China and Hong Kong following President Donald Trump's Executive Orders 14256, 14259, and 14266. The notice was

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China reportedly exempts select US imports from tariffs 

28 April, 2025

China has reportedly exempted certain US imports from its 125% tariffs and is urging companies to identify essential goods that should be exempt from tariffs. However, they are yet to make any public statements regarding the matter. The Trump

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US: Treasury publishes list of countries requiring cooperation with an international boycott

28 April, 2025

The US Department of the Treasury published a notice in the Federal Register on 25 April 2025,  listing countries that may require participation or cooperation in an international boycott. The list includes Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar,

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US: IRS reminds tax-exempt organisations of key forms before the 15 May 15 deadline

28 April, 2025

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued IR-2025-54 on 25 April 2025,  highlighting important forms and topics to ensure successful and timely filing as the 15 May 2025 filing deadline approaches for tax-exempt organisations. The annual

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US: Trump reportedly plans to cut billions from programmes in 2026 budget proposal

28 April, 2025

The Trump Administration is planning to cut billions from child care, health research, education, and housing programmes in its 2026 budget proposal, which is being finalised by the White House's Office of Management and Budget, according to a New

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