Global Business Alliance

On this episode of GBA’s trade policy podcast, Daniel Neff sits down with Brian Pomper from Akin Gump to discuss the latest emerging trade trends companies should be aware of. The discussion covers Section 301 tariffs, the U.S./China competitiveness legislation in Congress, what to expect from Congress on Russia, the latest on trade with the UK and Indo-Pacific region and lastly updates on the TRIPS waiver process in the WTO.

On this episode of GBA’s Tax Policy Podcast, Aaron Taylor sits down with Christopher Hanna, Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University and Counsel at Baker McKenzie. The discussion focuses on the history of the EBITDA provision from TCJA, the shift from an EBITDA base to an EBIT base, the tax landscape after TCJA’s passage, corporate tax revenues, the House and Senate’s Permanently Preserving America’s Investment in Manufacturing Act and more.

On this episode of GBA’s trade policy podcast, Daniel Neff sits down with Clete Willems from Akin Gump to give a quick update in advance of the trade call on Thursday, March 3rd. The discussion focuses on the steel tariffs deal with Japan and USTR’s recent report to Congress on China. Clete also provides perspective on what to expect from Congress and the Administration in the coming days regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

On this episode of GBA’s trade policy podcast, Daniel Neff sits down with Michael Leightman and Doug Bell from EY. The discussion focuses on recent developments in China, the Superfund chemical tax, Section 232, USMCA and the Uyghur Forced Labor Bill. Michael and Doug provide expert perspectives on how businesses should be approaching these issues.

On this episode of GBA’s trade policy podcast, Daniel Neff sits down with Brian Pomper from Akin Gump. The discussion focuses on the future of Section 301 tariffs, the USICA legislation in Congress, the EU/U.S. relationship, Canada’s response to the EV union tax credit, and the U.S. and carbon pricing. Finally, Brian provides an overview of the big pieces he sees moving in the trade space in 2022.

On this episode of State Snapshots, Meredith speaks with Rob Gutierrez, President and CEO of the California Taxpayers Association. See CalTax.org for more information. Topics include the potential worldwide combined reporting ballot initiative for next year, legislative highlights from this past session, and other tax issues to follow that may be added to the ballot for voters in California to weigh in on in 2022. 

On this episode of GBA's trade policy podcast, Daniel Neff sits down with Justin McCarthy and Clete Willems of Akin Gump to discuss the latest on relations with China, the Senate’s China-related legislation, thoughts on the WTO Ministerial Conference and the interaction of trade and climate change. They also give their thoughts on the infrastructure bill’s passage.

On this episode of State Snapshots, Meredith speaks with Andrea Richter-Garry, Vice President of International Engagement at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, about the state’s strategy on FDI. Topics include state public-private partnerships, the upcoming 2022 Global Economic Summit, trade missions and the growth of biotech and agricultural innovation in Indiana.

On this episode of State Snapshots, Meredith speaks with Jeff Berkowitz, Founder & CEO of Delve, about sanctions-related activity including divestment trends happening at the state and local levels. Topics include legislative trends, ongoing boycott and divestment strategies, and insights into what the recent military takeover in Sudan could mean for additional U.S. sanctions.

On this episode of State Snapshots, Meredith speaks with Michele Satterlund, an attorney at McGuire Woods and Richmond-based lobbyist, about Virginia. Topics include a review of legislative priorities during the regular and special sessions this year, the interim combined reporting study commission and updates on the elections this week.