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How Irish CEOs are building resilience in a world of tariffs, tech shifts, and uncertainty

Irish CEOs balance optimism and caution in 2025, navigating tariffs, tech shifts, and global uncertainty to build resilience in their organizations.

Turning volatility into opportunity for Irish business

Discover how Irish businesses can leverage geopolitical changes to create opportunities in a volatile trade landscape.

Ireland: focus on opportunity despite global uncertainty

Tune in to our latest episode of Geostrategic Edge hosted by Aidan Meagher with guest panellist, Simon Coveney.

Why Irish pharma must prepare for a new era in U.S. trade policy

Irish pharma faces new U.S. trade policies, including potential tariffs and pricing reforms. Preparing for these changes is crucial for future success.

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      Tradewatch 2025 global Insight

      TradeWatch Global Insights

      As we approach the end of 2025, the pace of change in global trade shows no sign of slowing. Trade professionals are navigating a landscape shaped by ongoing geopolitical shifts, regulatory transformation, and the increasing integration of sustainability and technology into every aspect of trade operations.

      This issue features a special focus on the interplay between customs valuation and transfer pricing, with a global article exploring recent case studies and the latest guidance from the World Customs Organization. 

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      TradeWatch Americas Insights 

      Under our Americas chapter, focus is on:

      • Declaring customs value in Mexico: key considerations for maquiladoras, manufacturers and distributors
      • Canada: Balancing trade measures with renewable energy development

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      TradeWatch Asia-Pacific Insights

      The Asia-Pacific chapter focuses on the following key issues:

      • South Korea: reform to Customs Value Declaration System
      • Thailand implements carbon tax on petroleum products as part of broader climate strategy
      • Forging the frontiers of digital trade — the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement
      • Taiwan carbon fee proposal with expected 2027 launch date
      • Australia: New Net Zero Plan sets path for Australian Economy, Delays Consideration of Border Carbon Adjustment

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      TradeWatch EMEIA Insights

      Under the EMEIA chapter, authors focus on:

      • EU: update on the proposals to reform the Customs Union
      • EU: regulation that bans products made with forced labor adopted and published
      • India: evaluating the trade remedy landscape
      • Northern Ireland: possible trade benefits
      • Norway: on the way to implementing CBAM and EUDR
      • Saudi Arabia: managing compliance — post-clearance audits  

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      TradeFlash July 2025

      Welcome to the latest edition of TradeFlash — a curated summary of global trade developments, regulatory updates, and insights from EY’s Global Trade professionals.

      In this issue, we highlight key global trade updates, share practical guidance on emerging compliance trends, and provide access to EY thought leadership, including articles, webcasts, and podcasts. These resources are designed to help you stay informed and ahead of change.

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      TradeWatch 3, 2024

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      TradeWatch 2, 2024

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      TradeFlash June, 2024

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