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 American tariffs continue to disrupt global petrochemical markets, prompting companies to overhaul their supply chains and relocate production.
Artificial Intelligence: The World Trade Organization projects that artificial intelligence will significantly increase international commerce and output, while emphasizing the need for proactive workforce transition policies.
