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IMF | The Oil Market Absorbed the War Shock, but Buffers Are Running Low

IMF Blog post | Less demand, more production, and inventory drawdowns prevented a larger price spike. A quick supply recovery is essential to avoid further damage to the global economy   The largest disruption to the global oil market in decades should have sent prices soaring. But after spiking at the start of the war in the Middle East, crude prices soon settled in a range of $90 to $100 per barrel, much lower than many had feared. Why didn’t prices...
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ECB | How Banks Have Adjusted Their Lending in Response to Trade Tensions

Blog post | Changes in global trade policies and heightened trade tensions pose a challenge for euro area firms, particularly those operating internationally. For banks, these developments increase credit risk: the firms affected can face volatile demand, supply disruptions and squeezed margins, and may find it harder to service their debts. This post looks at how euro area banks have responded to rising trade tensions since 2025, drawing on granular analyses of loan portfolios from AnaCredit and survey data from the euro...
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IMF | Financial Market Reforms Could Lift Europe’s Growth

IMF Blog post | Integrating and deepening banking and venture capital markets would boost output by at least 3 percent, and make business dynamism reforms more powerful French startup Mistral AI’s recent financing round was led by ASML, a Dutch maker of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Such cross-border investments—even when small relative to US deals—are not the norm in Europe. Far more often, good projects fail to scale. Among the reasons: Europe’s considerable savings are compartmentalized within national borders, and hard...
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European Commission | Review Finds Foreign Subsidies Regulation Fit for Purpose, Commission Considers Targeted Changes

The European Commission's first review of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) has found that the regulation is fit for purpose to address distortions in the internal market caused by foreign subsidies. Its objective of maintaining a level playing field in the internal market is widely acknowledged and remains relevant. The review of the first three years of FSR enforcement shows the instrument is working well in practice. The procedures for reviewing concentrations and foreign financial contributions in public procurement procedures...
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IMF | Trade Cooperation in an Age of Geopolitics

IMF F&D MAGAZINE article | Geopolitical rivalry does not end the need for trade cooperation, but the multilateral system must adapt For decades, the global economy rested on the premise that international trade was beneficial despite geopolitical differences. The rules of the multilateral trading system, established with the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1947 and embedded in the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995, were crafted for a world where governments rarely used trade to achieve geopolitical...
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

USTR | Public Hearings on Proposed Responsive Action in the Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Trade in Forced Labor Goods

WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will hold public hearings starting on Tuesday, July 7 and continuing through Thursday, July 9, regarding proposed responsive action in the Section 301 investigations of the acts, policies, and practices, of 60 economies related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The hearings will be held at the U.S. International Trade Commission (500 E Street SW, Washington, DC)...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

Bytes & Beverages: Cyber Risk in the Age of AI

Cyber risk is no longer confined to IT departments — it is now a board-level issue shaped by regulatory pressure, legal exposure, and rapidly evolving attacker capabilities. This seminar brings together legal, technical, and strategic experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore how organizations are navigating a fragmented regulatory environment, the rise of AI-enabled cybercrime, and the growing need for structured governance around AI deployment. From the US’s multi-layered regulatory system to Europe’s evolving cyber and data protection framework, the discussion will highlight where organizations are most exposed—and what “good preparedness” now actually looks like in practice.

    PARTNER EVENTS

    WEBINAR | New UK Data Protection Complaint-handling Obligations - What you need to know

    Hosted by Stephenson Harwood | The firm's Data Protection team invites you to join their upcoming webinar. With the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA”) now in force, all organizations subject to UK data protection law must have a formal process for handling complaints about the use of personal data. This significant change means individuals must now raise complaints directly with organizations before approaching the ICO, and organizations must respond promptly and effectively.

    WEBINAR | Hosting International Interns & Trainees in the U.S.

    Hosted by InterExchange | Please, be invited to a free YouTube Live session on Hosting International Interns & Trainees in the U.S. This is a great opportunity for prospective and current host organizations and any employers who may be interested in learning more about hosting international interns and trainees to learn about the program, ask questions, and gain valuable insights.

      MEMBER NEWS

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      McCann Fitzgerald | Security – A Priority of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency

      As Ireland assumes the Presidency of the European Council for the eighth time, ‘security’ features as one of three pillars around which the Irish Presidency's priorities are organized, alongside competitiveness and values.  The Irish Presidency's success will ultimately be measured by its ability to advance the Union's key priorities, including managing and advancing the EU’s security agenda. While some commentators have questioned Ireland’s credibility to lead on security pointing to, for example, its comparatively low spend on defence, its defence...
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      Troutman Pepper Locke | No More Free Ride: Navigating CBP’s New International Mail Entry Process

      Key Points Effective July 24, 2026, CBP suspended the de minimis exemption under 19 U.S.C. Section 1321(a)(2)(C) for international mail shipments valued at $800 or less, replacing it with a formal postal entry process under 19 C.F.R. Part 145. Eligible filers — limited to owners, purchasers, or licensed customs brokers — must submit a monthly IMDW spreadsheet with 10-digit HTSUS classifications, pay duties via ACH debit by the 7th of the following month, and maintain a continuous customs bond in ACE...
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      Pirelli | Safety First, How Tyre Pressure Changes With Heat

      There are still way too many motorists who ignore the fact that correct tyre pressure is important both in cold weather and in hot weather, since temperature is the direct cause of the variations in the pressure itself. That's why controlling it when the seasons change is as important as covering up for winter or losing a few layers for summer. In general, in winter the tyre pressure decreases, while in spring and summer it increases compared to previous months. The...
      Member News, News

      Wilson Sonsini | EU Commission Publishes AI Transparency Code of Practice

      On June 10, 2026, the European Commission published a Code of Practice on marking and labeling of AI-generated content (the Code) following a public consultation that took place last year. The Code is divided into two sections: Section 1 sets out provenance requirements applicable to providers offering generative AI systems. Section 2 sets out transparency rules for AI-generated content applicable to deployers of AI tools, such as requirements to visibly label deepfakes and AI-generated text on matters of public interest. Background The European Union’s...
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      PwC | European Commission Publishes Tax Omnibus Proposal – Key Potential Impacts for the Financial Sector

      What happened?  The European Commission has published a Tax Omnibus proposal that would amend six EU direct tax directives: the Interest and Royalties Directive (2003/49/EC), the Merger Directive (2009/133/EC), the Parent-Subsidiary Directive (2011/96/EU), the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) (2016/1164), the Dispute Resolution Mechanisms Directive (2017/1852), and the FASTER Directive (2025/50). The package is intended to simplify the EU direct tax framework, reduce compliance burdens, improve legal certainty, and support EU competitiveness. For more details about the Tax Omnibus, please read our...
      Member News, New York Related News, News

      Littler | New York City Releases Final Rule Interpreting Amendments to the NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act

      On June 23, 2026, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) quietly adopted its final rule regulating the amended NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, or “ESSTA” (also called in NYC written guidance the “New York City Protected Time Off Law”). The final rule largely leaves intact the regulatory scheme set forth in the proposed rule issued on January 22, 2026, but clarifies certain issues raised by commenters and adds additional requirements. The final rule takes...

      Latest & Leading

      New Micropodcast Series: What’s Happening Across the Atlantic

      The EACCNY is happy to announce the launch of its “What’s Happening Across the Atlantic” series, an initiative that aims to offer our members and wider audience hands-on updates on current affairs and policy developments on both sides of the pond. In these 3-5 minute segments, EU and US policy makers and experts along with a select group of EACCNY members will answer a single timely question: What’s Happening Across the Atlantic” focusing on a specific topic that is relevant to our audience.

      Member Spotlight

       

      Anchin works alongside privately held businesses, investment funds and high net worth individuals to guide them on a wide range of traditional and specialty advisory services. With a diverse staff of approximately 600—including 70 partners, principals, and managing directors—Anchin provides ahead-of-the-curve thinking in all of our practice areas. Our services include accounting and assurance, tax planning and compliance and advisory to a wide range of clients. We proudly empower our clients to realize their goals and drive success, in any economy. We’re excited to share our capabilities are expanding. Effective July 1, 2026, Anchin will be combining with Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm. The agreement brings together our two firms, both known for deep industry specialization, long-standing client relationships, and a shared dedication to serving middle-market clients with high-quality services. Moving forward, we’re committed to continuing to deliver the same level of attention and relationship focus that’s made us the firm of choice for so many of our clients.

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