2026
Corporate America’s Growing Quest for Tariff Refunds
This article examines corporate litigation seeking refunds of tariffs imposed under executive authority later overturned by the Supreme Court. The reporting highlights the fiscal and legal consequences of invalidated cross-border levies, including potential revenue exposure for the federal government and broader implications for the treatment of trade-based revenue measures in international economic policy.
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Corporate America Finally Reveals (Some of) Its Tax Secrets
This article examines how major U.S. corporations, including Nvidia, are disclosing large tax payments while also utilizing international tax strategies in jurisdictions like Ireland and Malta, highlighting ongoing issues in corporate tax transparency and global tax planning.
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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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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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Finland, Liechtenstein, Poland Push on With Pillar 2 Adoption
Finland, Liechtenstein, and Poland are advancing the implementation of OECD pillar 2 rules, including safe harbor provisions and expanded information exchange requirements. Finland approved legislation incorporating OECD administrative guidance on GLOBE safe harbors, including the side-by-side safe harbor that could exempt U.S.-parented groups from top-up tax. Poland, meanwhile, enacted rules implementing DAC9 to facilitate the automatic exchange of pillar 2 information returns among EU tax authorities.
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