Finance & Trade

Douthat: EU trade deal reveals the peerless power of America’s economy

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0400

The recently concluded trade agreement with the EU reveals the power of the American economy even in the context of an isolationist rhetoric, and it makes a compelling case for why American leadership is likely to continue.

European Commission Drops Taxes on Digital Companies

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:28:00 -0400

As negotiations for a trade deal between the United States and the European Union continue, the EU has abandoned its plan to tax digital companies in its next budget.

European Commission Dismisses Anti-Greenwashing Regulations

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:04:00 -0400

The European Commission plans to withdraw the Green Claims Directive, a move supported by the European People's Party due to the Directive's "overly burdensome and complex" rules.

France Joins Call for Elimination of EU's CSDDD

Wed, 21 May 2025 09:45:00 -0400

French President Emmanuel Macron joined Germany by calling for the elimination of the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CSDDD") at an International Business Summit on Monday.

The EU and the New Economic World Order

Mon, 05 May 2025 09:35:00 -0400

As the world economy transitions to a new "nationalist" world order, the EU must "adapt or be left behind," according to finance specialist Stefan Guaci Scicluna.

EU Continues to Combat Overregulation by Revising the GDPR

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:41:00 -0400

In an effort to remain competitive in American and Chinese markets, the European Commission plans to makes significant cuts to the the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").

EU Fines on Apple and Meta Expected

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:08:00 -0400

Under the European Union's Digital Markets Act ("DMA"), the EU is expected to fine Apple and Meta in the coming week for violating digital competition rules.

European Union Council Agrees to Delay Sustainability Reporting

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:30:00 -0400

In light of Europe's declining economy, the Council of the European Union has agreed to delay sustainability reporting requirements as part of an Omnibus Simplification Package related to the European Green New Deal.

U.S. Senate Proposes Legislation to Exempt American Companies from EU Sustainability Rules

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:53:00 -0400

Senator Bill Hagerty of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee has introduced the "PROTECT USA" Act, which would exempt U.S. companies from complying with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CSDDD").

Trump Calls Out EU Regulations at WEF

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:53:00 -0500

National Review commends Trump's criticism of EU regulations and their effect on U.S. companies, but urges caution regarding retaliation, warning that excessive tariffs could "penalize American consumers and fail to address the policy issues at hand."