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• [New] Donald Trump has continued to threaten new tariffs if EU Member States proceed with plans to tax major US digital platforms. Europe a Contre-Courant
• [New] Cyprus has implemented the EU Minimum Tax Directive (2022/2523). Zeno
• The Start-up Denmark program gives non-EU founders a path in, while political pressure on stock options, tax rules, and capital access could improve hiring and growth conditions. Mean CEO's BLOG
• If you want to buy a pair of Chinese-made jeans (there are different rules for goods made in the EU) from a French shop costing £200 after shipping, you will probably pay customs duty of £24 and VAT of £44.80, bringing the total to £268.80. The Guardian
• The US relies on tax compliance mechanisms and voluntary participation in state-based LCFS markets, which, as an incentive-driven approach results inleading to comparatively less stringent enforcement as can be expected in the EU and UK. National Law Review

Last updated: 03 August 2026