US: Trump imposes 10% tariff increase on Canada following World Series ad

27 October, 2025

US President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on Canadian goods after criticising an Ontario government ad he deemed misleading, escalating trade tensions and halting negotiations despite Canada’s move to pause the ad campaign. US

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US: Trump administration signs trade deals on rare-earth and critical minerals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam

27 October, 2025

The US has signed trade and critical minerals agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam to address trade imbalances and secure alternative rare earth supply chains amid China’s export restrictions.  The Trump Administration has

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US: Iowa retains corporate tax rates for 2026

27 October, 2025

The 2026 corporate income tax rates will remain the same as corporate income tax rates for tax years beginning in 2024 and 2025. The Iowa Department of Revenue issued an Order 2025-02 on 21 October 2025 regarding corporate income tax rates for

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US, China agree on rare earth framework amid Trump’s tariff warning

27 October, 2025

The US and China reached a preliminary trade deal in Malaysia to avert major tariffs and export restrictions, paving the way for upcoming talks between Trump and Xi on trade balance. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on 26 October

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US: IRS releases guidance on credit, refund limits for employee retention credits

24 October, 2025

The FAQs discuss the limitation generally, when a claim is considered to be timely filed, and what appeals rights are available if an ERC claimed on a return is disallowed. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the issuance of the

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US: Trump administration terminates trade talks with Canada

24 October, 2025

President Trump halted all trade talks with Canada, citing a “fraudulent” Ontario government and misrepresenting former President Reagan’s views. US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, 23 October 2025, that his administration has

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US: IRS updates Form 1099-K guidance under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill

24 October, 2025

The IRS clarified that under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, third-party payment processors must file Form 1099-K only if a payee receives over USD 20,000 and more than 200 transactions, reinstating the pre-ARPA threshold. The US Internal Revenue

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India, US near deal to slash import tariffs

23 October, 2025

India and the US near deal to cut tariffs, with energy and agriculture in focus. India and the US are reportedly nearing a trade deal that would cut US tariffs on Indian imports from 50% to about 15–16%. The agreement is expected to focus on

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US: Trump anticipates trade agreement with China, including soybean exports

23 October, 2025

President Trump expressed confidence in reaching agreements with President Xi during their upcoming South Korea meeting, covering trade issues, including China’s Russian oil imports.  U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his optimism on

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US: Treasury, IRS provide transition relief for 2025 for businesses reporting car loan interest under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill

22 October, 2025

The notice provides penalty relief and guidance to certain lenders for new information reporting requirements for car loan interest received in 2025 under the OBBB. The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued

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US: USTR moves to impose 100% tariffs on Nicaragua imports over labour violations, seeks public comments

22 October, 2025

The USTR is considering tariffs of up to 100% on Nicaraguan goods over alleged labour and human rights violations affecting US trade. The US Trade Representative's office announced that the Trump administration is considering imposing tariffs of

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US: Trump considers increasing tariffs on Colombia amid drug trade feud

21 October, 2025

President Trump announced plans to raise US tariffs on Colombian imports and suspend financial aid, citing alleged Colombian involvement in drug trafficking. US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social, on 19 October 2025, plans to

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US: Maryland court blocks digital Ad tax pass-through

21 October, 2025

Maryland’s Digital Advertising Tax “pass-through provision” was ruled unconstitutional by US District Court. The US District Court for the District of Maryland issued a final judgment on 15 October 2025 in the case Chamber of Commerce of

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Hungary, US considering reinstatement of tax treaty

21 October, 2025

The US ended its 1979 tax treaty with Hungary, effective 1 January 2024, while a 2010 treaty between the two was never ratified. Representatives from Hungary and the US held discussions on strengthening bilateral relations on 17 October 2025. A

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Canada grants tariff exemptions on select US and Chinese steel, aluminium products

21 October, 2025

The tariff relief on certain US and Chinese steel and aluminium imports is aimed at supporting local industries and advancing trade negotiations with both countries. Canada has introduced tariff relief measures on certain steel and aluminium

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US: Trump approves more tax credits for US automakers, imposes 25% tariff on truck imports

20 October, 2025

Starting 1 November, a 25% tariff will apply to medium and heavy-duty trucks and parts, with a 10% tariff on imported buses.  President Donald Trump has signed orders to boost US auto and engine production while imposing new tariffs on imported

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US: Trump pledges to keep ‘massive’ tariffs on India until Russian oil imports stop

20 October, 2025

Trump said Modi had assured him India would stop buying Russian oil, warning New Delhi it would face “massive” US tariffs if it did not comply. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, 19 October 2025 that Indian Prime Minister Narendra

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US: USTR signals 100% additional tariffs on China contingent on Beijing’s actions

16 October, 2025

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the planned 100% tariffs on Chinese exports, scheduled for November 1 or earlier, depend on China’s actions. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated on 14 October 2025 that the

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