EY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 15 August 2025

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congress moving toward a temporary CR to fund the government, followed by year-end spending bill – Treasury open to revisiting Section 899 retaliatory tax if countries fail to amend BEPS global minimum tax framework – Treasury Secretary warned by some in Congress not to dilute CAMT – US Supreme Court accepts President Trump’s tariff policy case, oral arguments week of 3 November.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congress returns to FY 26 funding deadline, possible tax legislation – Federal Circuit rules against Trump Administration’s tariff policy – President Trump issues Executive Order on US-Japan trade agreement.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congress returns following August recess to address FY 26 budget deadline, possible second reconciliation bill – Canada reduces retaliatory tariffs on US goods – US ups tariff rate on India to 50%.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US announces plans for proposed rules on transfer of US real property interests – US issues notice on proposed removal of final DPL rules – IRS announces CAP application period for 2026 – President Trump announces framework for US-EU trade negotiations – Tax press reporting on draft OECD document on possible changes to BEPS Pillar Two global minimum tax.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US IRS Commissioner being replaced by dual role Treasury Secretary – US extends suspension of higher tariffs on China to 10 November – Australia High Court rules in Pepsico royalty withholding, DPT case – UN Committee wraps up August meetings on Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congress enters August recess; government funding necessary, speculation about a fall tax bill – New US tariff policy in force – US imposes additional tariffs on India. 

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congressional Republicans want second budget reconciliation bill in the fall – IRS issues interim CAMT guidance for partnerships – President Trump announces new tariff regime, major trade deals – White House releases comprehensive digital asset framework report – OECD releases XML Schemas and User guides on global minimum tax and CARF. 

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US House Republicans working on second budget reconciliation bill – US Treasury official comments on G7 statement on global minimum taxes – G20 communique addresses BEPS – US reaches trade agreement with Japan. 

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ international tax changes require immediate review – Congress turns to cryptocurrency – OECD officials offer insights on coming tax priorities – UN committee issues draft notes on tax cooperation framework convention. 

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US enacts budget reconciliation legislation with major international tax changes – G-7 issues statement on global minimum taxes to address US concerns – President Trump issues EO extending country-specific tariff deadlines, sends ‘tariff letters’ to 14 countries – Canada rescinds DST to preserve US trade talks – IRS revokes crypto-reporting final regulations – IRS announces 83 pieces of guidance obsolete.