Against the backdrop of the OECD’s recent Side‑by‑Side Package and ongoing implementation challenges around Pillar Two, U.S. multinationals with European operations are reassessing their tax positions, compliance obligations, and long‑term structuring choices. At the same time, Europe’s digital taxation debate is far from settled, with several countries maintaining or revisiting digital services taxes (DSTs) and the United States signaling potential responses. Layered on top of this are significant EU‑level legislative shifts - including the status of key directives and the potential repeal of ATAD2 provisions targeting holding companies with insufficient substance - as well as national‑level reforms across major jurisdictions in Europe.

Amid shifting global trade policies - and in a moment when the U.S. administration is reshaping the direction of economic and regulatory priorities - New York’s trade community faces a renewed need to coordinate, and stay ahead of change. In this environment, it is important to come together, compare notes, and exchange insights with colleagues who are navigating similar pressures and challenges. To support this need, EACCNY has launched the Trade Commissioners’ Roundtable, a dedicated forum for New York based Trade & Investment Officers to connect with counterparts from across the EU and North America.

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