2026
Big Drugmakers Saved at Least $5bn on U.S. Taxes Shifting Income Overseas
This article explores how pharmaceutical companies reduce U.S. tax liabilities by shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions, illustrating continued challenges in enforcing international tax rules and profit-shifting regulations.
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Extended Mideast Conflict Would Slow Trade and Growth, W.T.O. Warns
The WTO warns that prolonged geopolitical conflict could significantly disrupt global trade and economic growth, highlighting broader implications for international economic policy and regulation.
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EU Tax Omnibus Expected to Be Neutral for Companies
The European Commission launched a consultation on a proposed “tax omnibus” package aimed at simplifying key EU direct tax directives, including the parent-subsidiary, interest and royalties, merger, ATAD, and dispute resolution directives. Officials emphasized that the initiative is intended to reduce compliance burdens while remaining broadly revenue-neutral across member states. Potential reforms, such as aligning CFC rules with pillar 2 and revisiting interest limitation provisions, reflect an effort to streamline EU corporate tax architecture without redistributing taxing rights.
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The Cost of the A.I. Boom: A Trade Deficit the President Detests
This article examines how increased imports tied to artificial intelligence are contributing to a growing U.S. trade deficit, raising concerns about economic policy and global competitiveness.
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France Calls on EU to Adopt Tax on Big US Tech for Budget
France urged the EU to propose a bloc-wide tax on US tech companies, arguing that new sources of revenue at the national level are “the only way” to meet its priorities without burdening its citizens.
Washington Seeks to Reassure Sovereign Wealth Funds Over Tax Changes
This article analyzes U.S. tax policy concerns affecting foreign sovereign wealth funds, noting that potential changes could influence international investment flows and cross-border tax planning decisions.
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The New CAMT Does Not Meaningfully Alter Corporate Tax Outcomes
Congress enacted the new corporate alternative minimum tax in 2022 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Aside from its political aims, CAMT’s primary policy objectives were to mitigate aggressive corporate tax planning and ensure that large, profitable corporations contribute a substantial amount of income tax.
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