US: SSTGB approves voluntary disclosure programme for remote sellers
US Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board (SSTGB) approved amendments to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA) on 14 October 2026, establishing a new voluntary disclosure programme for qualified remote sellers. The SSTGB is a
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US: Trump Administration declares wind turbine imports a national security threat
US President Donald Trump declared that imports of wind turbines and their components threaten US national security on 22 October 2026. He made the declaration in a White House proclamation, but the order does not add new tariffs on the
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US: Trump Says Canada is working hard on a trade deal
US President Donald Trump said on 23 October 2026 that Canada is trying to reach a trade agreement with the US. He made the remarks to reporters at the White House. Trump argued that Washington holds the upper hand. He said Canada is working very
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US proposes stricter premium tax credit eligibility, repayment rules
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury have issued proposed regulations that update the guidelines for the premium tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code, incorporating recent legislative changes from the One,
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US: Gellert Global Group sues to block 50% tariffs on Canadian imports
Gellert Global Group, a US food importer, filed a lawsuit on 20 October 2026 to stop new tariffs on Canadian goods. The company argues that the duties are another attempt to use presidential tariff power that courts have already rejected. The
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US extends tax deadlines for disaster-affected taxpayers in eight jurisdictions
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended tax filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses affected by natural disasters in Alabama, Florida, Guam, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Ohio, Nebraska, and West Virginia. The relief covers
See MoreUS: IRS begins refunds for adoption tax credit carryforwards
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 16 October 2026 that it has started sending refunds to more than 50,000 taxpayers who used adoption tax credit carryforwards. The agency expects most eligible taxpayers to receive their refunds by
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US postpones new international small import mail customs requirements until January 2027
The US Customs and Border Protection agency announced on 14 October 2026 that it would postpone new requirements for international mail shipments. The compliance date shifted from 22 October 2026 to 20 January 2027, giving importers, brokers, and
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US, Mexico tariff negotiations hit a wall over steel and vehicle levies
Negotiations between the US and Mexico over tariff reductions have stalled following opposition from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to a Wall Street Journal report on 15 October 2026. The two countries had been working toward an
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India, US trade negotiations move forward
India and the US have finalised the first phase of a trade deal, which is undergoing legal drafting, Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday. He said negotiations were progressing in the right direction. "We anticipate concluding and
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US: IRS suspends penalties on dyed diesel sold/used on highways
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 14 October 2026 that it will not impose penalties when dyed diesel fuel is sold or used on highways. The decision follows a presidential executive order on emergency tax relief for diesel
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US: IRS revises safe harbour guidance for digital asset staking by investment trusts
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2026-20, clarifying updated safe harbour guidelines for investment and grantor trusts that engage in digital asset staking. Effective for tax years ending on or after 6 October 2026,
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US: IRS further extends relief for taxpayers affected by conflict in Israel through September 2027
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced, on 30 September 2026, new tax relief for individuals and businesses impacted by the ongoing conflict in Israel. The agency is postponing tax filing and payment deadlines until 30 September 2027 for
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US: Trump Administration eyes federal gas tax suspension
President Donald Trump said on 6 October 2026 that his administration is considering suspending the federal gas tax. The proposal responds to mounting pressure from rising fuel prices, which have become a major political concern for Republicans
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US: Trump issues diesel tax exemption order as fuel prices strain election prospects
The US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 5 October 2026 to expand access to tax-exempt diesel fuel. The announcement came during a campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, where Trump unveiled the directive from the stage. The
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US consults on 2027 USMCA annual joint review
The US Trade Representative (USTR) announced a formal public consultation for the 2027 USMCA Annual Joint Review on 2 October 2026, seeking written feedback and oral testimony from stakeholders on the trade agreement among the United States, Mexico,
See MoreUS restricts aircraft parts to China in trade standoff
The Trump administration has begun limiting aircraft component exports to China as part of a broader strategy to gain negotiating power over rare earth mineral access. The effort signals how Washington plans to use supply chain dependencies as
See MoreUS: IRS seeks volunteers for free tax preparation programmes
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced, on 1 October 2026, that it is recruiting volunteers and community organisations to help provide free tax preparation services during the upcoming filing season. Two programmes drive this effort:
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