This edition highlights: Energy: EU–U.S. LNG trade expansion as the EU phases out Russian gas imports by 2027, with U.S. lobbying for exemptions from methane emissions laws. Pharmaceuticals: U.S. lifts tariffs on UK pharmaceutical products under a new bilateral framework, reducing costs and improving supply chain integration. Public Policy: EU–Mercosur trade deal vote delayed due […]
This edition highlights: Automotive & Tariffs: Automakers are implementing widespread price increases across imported models to offset rising American tariff burdens. Public Policy & Safeguards: European policymakers are establishing protective review mechanisms to shield domestic industries from disruptive import surges. Finance & Investment Screening: The expanding use of state golden shares creates heightened post-approval intervention […]
This edition highlights: Mining & Critical Materials: A bilateral pause on export controls between Washington and Beijing offers temporary supply chain relief for critical raw materials, while highlighting concerns that European interests remain on the sidelines of major trade negotiations. Maritime Transport & Climate: United States intervention at international maritime talks has postponed a binding global shipping […]
This edition highlights: Public Policy & Export Controls: The United States has broadened its trade enforcement regime through a new rule that automatically extends export restrictions to majority-owned subsidiaries of blacklisted entities. Technology & AI Antitrust: Competition authorities across the Atlantic are intensifying scrutiny over artificial intelligence talent acquisitions and platform deals to safeguard market […]
This edition highlights: Manufacturing & Antitrust: The European Commission has demonstrated stricter regulatory enforcement by penalizing a company solely for providing incomplete data during an investigation. Luxury & Spirits: Despite a recent slowdown in dealmaking, private investment funds maintain strong confidence in the luxury sector, driven primarily by cosmetics and fragrances. Customs & Chemicals: Unilateral […]
This edition highlights: Manufacturing & Antitrust: The European Commission has demonstrated stricter regulatory enforcement by penalizing a company solely for providing incomplete data during an investigation. Luxury & Spirits: Despite a recent slowdown in dealmaking, private investment funds maintain strong confidence in the luxury sector, driven primarily by cosmetics and fragrances. Customs & Chemicals: Unilateral […]
