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Adapting to the Trump administration in the US and across the world

The world is changing—rapidly.  Shifts in Washington echo around the globe, reshaping economies, policies, industries and geopolitical dynamics. The Trump administration is remaking legal, regulatory and policy regimes, and realigning enforcement priorities.

Multinational businesses with global operations face diverging and sometimes conflicting risks and obligations. Compliance in one jurisdiction may create risks in another. Understanding these shifts is essential. 

In this unpredictable environment, companies must not only adapt to ever-shifting dynamics—they must learn how to harness that volatility. The businesses that are proactive will carve out a competitive advantage.

Freshfields helps clients act decisively in this moment. Our worldwide reach means we are there for clients in need of holistic strategic advice and legal counsel. 

With top-tier experts from coast to coast, we support clients facing investigations, litigation, and regulatory scrutiny at every level of US government. Our multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary team coordinates across borders to helps clients anticipate and manage global risk across borders.  

Whether in the US, UK, Europe, Asia or beyond, we’re tracking political currents so that you can move with confidence in a world where the only constant is change.

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Tax matters: Trump 2.0 - the intersection of US tax and trade policy

In our latest podcast US tax expert Claude Stansbury, UK tax expert Emily Szasz and international trade expert Lorand Bartels join Josh Critchlow to discuss the latest on this intersection of US tax and trade policy.

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Apr 3 2025

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Apr 22 2025

Eureka: Fresh Takes on Capital Markets from Freshfields Episode #1: Disclosure and Governance During a Trade War

In this episode of the Eureka podcast series, Former Director of CorpFin at the SEC and Freshfields partner Erik Gerding and Freshfields partners Pamela Marcogliese and Leza Bieber discuss how to think about disclosures and governance during a trade war.

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Apr 17 2025

Update to Tariff Landscape under President Trump

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Apr 10 2025

Trump’s tariffs: WTO consultations requested by China, Canada and the European Union

In this briefing, we analyse how China, Canada, and the EU have responded to the tariffs which President Donald Trump has imposed by commencing dispute settlement proceedings before the World Trade Organization (WTO). 

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Apr 8 2025

The EU Plans to Respond to the Trump Tariffs: What You Need to Know

In our briefing of 27 February, we examined the EU’s plans to respond to Trump’s tariffs. Since then, there have been a number of developments. In addition to tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico, and imports of steel, aluminium, and cars and car parts, President Trump has now imposed so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on almost all countries in the world.

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Apr 3 2025

Navigating the New Trade Landscape under President Trump

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Aug 22 2025

Key Themes in Merger Enforcement: Early Termination and Remedies under the Second Trump Administration

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The November 2024 elections are settled. But hardly anything else in the United States is. Campaign rhetoric is meeting the realities of governance, where the dynamics of Congress, litigation, and geopolitics come into play.

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United Kingdom

The July 2024 election delivered a decisive Labour victory. As Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his team translate their policy platform into government action, companies with operations in the UK will need to stay up to date with the latest developments.

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European Union

The 2024 European parliamentary elections have brought significant shifts in the EU's political landscape, with emerging priorities such as strengthening the EU’s role in global climate action. The outcomes of these elections are shaping Europe’s future, influencing its political alliances, regulatory frameworks, and global relationships. 

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German federal election and formation of a new government

The formation of the new federal government by conservatives and social democrats is a pivotal moment.

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