EY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 9 January 2026

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  President Trump delivers State of the Union address to Congress – OBBBA international tax proposed regs coming mid-year – IRS issues guidance on FX gain or loss – New IRS proposed regs on foreign governments' US investment income will not be applied retroactively – US wants OECD guidance on Pillar Two side-by-side agreement – Trump Administration responds to US Supreme Court's tariff decision.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs – BEPS two-Pillar solution no longer exists, according to a Treasury official;  Treasury exploring ways to reach an appropriate agreement on the digital economy – President Trump to deliver State of the Union address – IRS issues possible final tranche of additional interim CAMT guidance – OECD releases FAQs on BEPS Pillar One Amount B – US and North Macedonia issue joint statement on "Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade."

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  IRS issues guidance on foreign entity restrictions for certain energy credits – Senate fails to pass resolution blocking CAMT partnership notice – US, Taiwan sign trade agreement – White House issues trade EOs on India and Iran.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US partial government shutdown ends – President Trump's State of the Union address set for 24 February – US-Spain CAA on tax treaty arbitration released – President Trump announces India tariff reduction – US moving forward with critical minerals trade zone, supply chain resilience.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Senate reaches tentative bipartisan funding agreement – President Trump confirms  plans for FY'27 budget – US-EU trade deal back on track – OECD hosted public consultation on global mobility – Next round of UN Framework Convention talks begin 2 February 2026.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congress finalizing FY'26 spending bills – Second budget reconciliation bill possible, but uncertain – US, Taiwan complete trade deal.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congress making progress on FY26 spending bills – House Republicans eye second budget reconciliation bill – Treasury official says final CAMT notice expected soon – Additional transition guidance on cryptocurrency tax reporting and staking possible – IRS issues guidance for PFICs seeking QEF election – OECD officials offer Pillar Two update – US issues trade proclamations on semiconductors and critical minerals.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  OECD releases 'Side-by-Side' Pillar Two global minimum tax agreement – US Congress returns to unfinished business – US Treasury to modify final Section 987 FX regulations – US Supreme Court expected to rule on Trump tariff cases.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congress recesses until January – Bipartisan House discussion draft on taxation of digital assets released – US imposes phased-in tariffs on China's semiconductors, related products – USTR modifies tariff agreement with Switzerland – US Supreme Court opinion on President's tariff authority expected.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Congress recesses with no action on ACA credit, other legislation – US optimistic on BEPS Pillar Two global minimum tax side-by-side deal – IRS releases final regulations on determining and reporting qualified derivative payments on securities lending transactions – USTR testifies in Congress on USMCA – USTR warns EU over DSTs.