US: Supreme Court schedules 20 January for Trump tariff cases rulings
The US Supreme Court is set to resume issuing decisions on 20 January 2026 regarding the legality of former President Donald Trump’s broad global tariff policies. According to a notice posted on the court’s website on Friday, the justices may
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US: House of Representatives approves bill to cut IRS budget by 9%
The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 7006 by a 341–79 vote on 14 January 2026, moving closer to finalising the FY 2026 federal budget. The bill would cut US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding by about USD 1.1 billion, roughly 9%
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US: Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland, EU mulls USD 108 billion in retaliatory tariffs
The weekend delivered a major jolt when President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs targeting eight allied nations. On 17 January 2026, Trump posted on Truth Social, demanding the "complete and total purchase of Greenland" from
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US, Taiwan reach major trade deal on semiconductors and key Taiwanese exports
The US and Taiwan have finalised a significant trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on many Taiwanese exports, boost US technology investment, and strengthen ties between Washington and Taipei amid rising tensions with China. Under the deal,
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US: Trump calls USMCA ‘irrelevant’ to national interests
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact (USMCA) “is irrelevant” for the US, claiming it mainly benefits Canada, which “needs it.” He used the remarks to push for reshoring manufacturing to the United
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US: Treasury, IRS clarify permanent 100% additional first-year depreciation under OBBB
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury announced on 14 January 2026 the issuance of Notice 2026-11 offering guidance on the permanent 100% additional first-year depreciation deduction for eligible property acquired
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US: Trump delays critical minerals tariffs, opts for overseas sourcing
President Donald Trump has decided not to impose tariffs on rare earths, lithium, and other critical minerals for now, opting instead to pursue overseas supply arrangements. He has instructed US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce
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US: Trump imposes 25% tariff on AI chips imports
US President Donald Trump has announced a new 25% tariff on selected high-performance artificial intelligence chips, including Nvidia’s H200 processor and AMD’s MI325X, under a national security proclamation issued by the White House on 14
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US: Trump to imposes tariffs on Iran’s trade partners
Alongside military considerations, Trump has moved to sharply increase economic pressure on Iran. He announced on Monday, 12 January 2026, the immediate imposition of a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, a step that could
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US: Supreme Court to determine fate of Trump’s sweeping global tariffs on 14 January
The US Supreme Court is expected to deliver its latest round of decisions on 14 January 2026 on the legality of President Donald Trump’s global tariff policy. The court noted that its rulings may be announced when the justices convene for their
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US: IRS issues 2026 procedures for letter rulings, technical advice
The US Internal Revenue Service has issued Internal Revenue Bulletin 2026-01 on 29 December 2025, which includes five Revenue Procedures for 2026: letter rulings, determination letters, information letters and technical advice from the IRS. The
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OECD: Side by Side Arrangement on Global Minimum Tax
On 5 January 2026 the OECD issued a document with the title Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy – Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (Pillar Two), Side-by-Side Package. This document set out more details of the
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US: IRS releases individual tax return filing preparation guidance for 2026 tax year
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released guidance to help individuals prepare for filing their 2026 tax returns on 6 January 2026. With the 2026 filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to take
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US: Trump Administration postpones tariff hike on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The Trump Administration has postponed the planned 2026 tariff hikes on upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets to 1 January 2027, according to a proclamation issued on 31 December 2025. This follows the Trump Administration’s earlier
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US: IRS updates guidance on business interest deduction limits
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated the frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2025-09 on 23 December 2025, regarding changes to the limitation on the deduction for business interest expense (Section 163(j)) under the One, Big, Beautiful
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US: Treasury, IRS issue final BEAT guidance on qualified derivative payments in securities lending transactions
The US Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations in the Federal Register on 18 December 2025, outlining how qualified derivative payments (QDPs) are determined and reported in securities lending transactions
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US sets initial zero-rate tariffs on Chinese semiconductors
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (US Trade Representative) has issued a Notice of Action titled “China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to the Targeting of the Semiconductor Industry for Dominance,” which was
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US: Whistleblower Office announces new digital Form 211
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Whistleblower Office announced on 19 December 2025 that it is making it easier for whistleblowers to report tax noncompliance to the IRS with the launch of the new digital Form 211, Application for Award for
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