Global Business Alliance

In this episode, Meredith speaks with Pierce Haley, Partner at SerlinHaley, a law firm with offices in Augusta, Boston, Sacramento and Washington DC. Topics include legislative issues on the docket in Boston, current tax policy, plans for federal stimulus money in the Commonwealth and insights on a Buy American proposal that was recently introduced.

On this episode of GBA’s trade policy podcast, Daniel Neff sits down with Michael Leightman and Doug Bell from EY for a comprehensive update on USTR Tai’s recent announcement of the Biden administration’s approach to trade with China. While it may not be the “grand” strategy stakeholders had expected, Michael and Doug provide expert insight into the details of the announced strategy and what companies should be looking at regarding tariffs, supply chains and more.

On this episode of GBA’s trade policy podcast, Daniel Neff sits down with Brian Pomper from Akin Gump. The discussion focuses on the Biden administration’s handling of trade, industrial tariffs under Section 301, the tariff dispute with the EU, USMCA, the new US-EU Trade and Technology Council and trade talks between the U.S. and U.K. Brian provides key analysis of these recent developments that are top of mind for GBA members.  

On this episode of GBA’s trade policy podcast, Daniel Neff sits down with Douglas Bell and Michael Leightman from EY. The discussion focuses on several key policy developments such as procurement,  the bipartisan infrastructure package, how the business community is responding to the Biden administration's trade policy and carbon border adjustments. One theme throughout the discussion is some of the contradictions that have developed in this space. Also, Michael and Doug provide insight into what companies should be focused on as these developments continue.

In this episode of State Snapshots, Meredith speaks with Dan Papineau from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Topics include upcoming budget deadlines, the current dynamic between the Governor and the legislature, business interest expense limitation tax issues, and the state of economic development in Michigan.

For this month’s tax policy podcast, Jonathan Samford sits down with Kevin Klein and Alan Pasetsky about GBA’s plans for the fall. Then, Kevin surveys the tax policy landscape with Josh Odintz from Holland and Knight.

In this week’s State Snapshots podcast, Meredith speaks with Jacy Lance from Porzio, a lobbying firm based in Trenton, New Jersey. Topics include a recap of the state budget, the approval of Senate President Sweeney’s Buy American bill, insights on redistricting, and what to keep an eye on for the rest of the year and into 2022.

On this episode of GBA’s trade policy podcast, Kevin Klein sits down with Clete Willems from Akin Gump to discuss China, potential tariffs related to Vietnam, trade implications of the G20’s agreement on a global minimum tax, and the state of play on infrastructure funding. They provide insider information on these diverse topics and other top of mind issues for GBA members.

In this episode of State Snapshots, Meredith speaks with Maryland lobbyist Richard Tabuteau. The discussion includes how the 2021 session went including some of the key policy accomplishments, the state’s redistricting efforts currently underway, and more.

On this episode of State Snapshots, Meredith Beeson is joined by Ken Pokalsky, Vice President of The Business Council. Ken manages The Business Council's overall legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts and the Council's lobbying on economic development and taxation issues. Ken and Meredith dive into New York’s budgetary highlights, Buy American legislation, appropriation of federal stimulus dollars and more!