US: Trump imposes 19% tariff on Indonesia after trade talks
The trade agreement imposes stricter penalties for transhipment and Indonesia’s commitment to purchasing 50 Boeing jets and USD 19.5 billion in US energy and agricultural products. US President Donald Trump announced a 19% tariff on Indonesian
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Bangladesh, US to hold final tariff negotiations before August 25
Bangladesh and the US to hold final tariff negotiations next week to avert 35% export duty. Bangladesh will commence a third and final round of negotiations with the US next week to avert a 35% tariff on its exports, scheduled to take effect on 1
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US: IRS exempts US-owned pass-throughs from international tax reporting
Starting in the 2024 tax year, domestically owned pass-through entities with only U.S. shareholders or partners are exempt from filing IRS international tax forms Schedule K-2 and K-3. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued updated guidance
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Belarus: Tax ministry sets FATCA filing deadline for 2024
The Belarus Ministry of Taxes announced the 12 August 2025 deadline for 2024 FATCA filings under the Belarus-US Model 1B Agreement. The Belarus Ministry of Taxes and Duties announced on 7 July 2025 that the deadline for FATCA filing under the
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US imposes 17% tariff on Mexico tomato imports
The 17% duty on Mexican tomatoes was imposed after the US withdrew from a 2019 agreement that suspended an antidumping investigation on Mexican tomatoes. The Trump administration announced a 17% duty on Mexican fresh tomato imports on 14 July
See MoreUS: IRS offers tax relief to Texas flood and storm victims
The tax filing and payment deadline has been extended to 2 February 2026 for Texas taxpayers. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released TX-2025-04 on 9 July 2025, in which they announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts
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US: Trump to impose higher tariffs on major trading partners including Canada, EU, Mexico starting August ’25
Trump announced 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, 30% on imports from Mexico and the EU, and 20% to 50% tariffs on 23 other trading partners, including Japan and Brazil. US President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports and
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US: Sales tax applies to resold goods under Trump tariffs, says SSTGB
The SSTGB confirmed that sales tax applies to tariffs on imported goods resold in its 24 member states. The Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board (SSTGB) has confirmed that sales tax applies to tariffs on imported goods, including those recently
See MoreUS: IRS withdraws final rule on digital asset reporting
The final rule stated that it became effective on 28 February 2025. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a final rule revoking its December 2024 rule on "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers that Regularly Provide Services
See MoreUS: IRS updates 2025 inflation adjustment and reference price for renewable energy credit
The IRS set the inflation adjustment factor for the Renewable Electricity Production Credit (REPC) at 1.9971 and the reference price for wind-generated electricity at USD 0.031 per kilowatt hour for the 2025 tax year. The US Internal Revenue
See MoreUS: Trump imposes 50% tariffs on copper imports starting August
The decision follows a Section 232 investigation, which concluded that protecting domestic copper production is crucial for industries such as defence, electronics, and automobiles. US President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on US copper
See MoreBangladesh begins second-round of negotiations with US to avert 35% tariff on exports
The second-round talks are being held at Washington from 9–11 July 2025. Bangladesh has started the second round of negotiations with the US in Washington, DC, from 9 to 11 July 2025, in an effort to stop the implementation of a proposed 35%
See MoreUS: Trump ends clean energy tax credits for wind, solar facilities
Federal agencies must report their actions to the White House within 45 days. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to review and adjust policies that currently favour renewable energy over other
See MoreUS: IRS repeals 83 outdated tax regulations
The tax regulations are deemed outdated due to repealed statutes, expired emergency provisions, or matters now resolved by new legislation. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), under President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14219 (19 February
See MoreUS: Trump considering imposing 50% tariff on copper imports
The tariffs are expected to take effect by late July or 1 August 2025, with Chile, Canada, and Mexico being impacted the most by the increases. US President Donald Trump announced plans for a 50% tariff on copper imports during a White House
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US to impose 35% tariff on Bangladeshi exports from August
US to apply 35% tariff on Bangladeshi exports from 1 August, raising concerns for the country’s key garment sector. The US will impose a 35% tariff on imports from Bangladesh starting 1 August 2025, following an announcement by President Donald
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US to impose 25% tariffs on Japan, Korea (Rep.) from August 2025
Trump announced new tariffs on Japan and Korea (Rep.), urging trade negotiations before 1 August. US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imports from Japan and Korea (Rep.) on 8 July 2025, due to take effect on 1 August. The
See MoreUS: Reciprocal tariffs on imports from 14 countries set to take effect starting August ’25
The US plans to impose ad valorem tariffs of 25%-40%. US President Donald Trump announced yesterday, 7 July 2025, that new tariffs on imports from 14 countries are set to take effect on 1 August 2025. The ad valorem rates vary by country:
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