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Julien Chaisse

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Julien Chaisse is a professor of law at the City University of Hong Kong, specializing in international law, with a particular focus on globalization, foreign investment and digital assets. .. more

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Danielle Myles @dmyles.bsky.social · 4d

The US has transformed tax into a point of leverage in international affairs. Its 'revenge taxes', which were dropped in return for an exemption from the global corporate minimum tax, shows tax diplomacy can decide investors’ fate. A new (excellent) column by @jchaisse.bsky.social on.ft.com/3Wv7DB2

Tax diplomacy will hit FDI

Using fiscal policy as political retaliation is a direct risk to investment flows

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Nikkei Asia (Official) @asia.nikkei.com · 7d

Vietnam is offering to pay some expenses for companies that supply materials, or "inputs," to other local manufacturers as the country adjusts its supply chain to deal with U.S. tariffs.

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Vietnam offers factory perks as US tariffs hit Chinese suppliers

Trump's war on transshipment piles pressure on country to localize supply chains

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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 7d

"Tariffs and the recent executive orders aimed at expanding U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing are insufficient on their own to address some of the key challenges facing U.S. manufacturers in regulation," CSIS Renewing American Innovation writes.

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Julien Chaisse @jchaisse.bsky.social · 8d

Read the full Perspective here 👉 ccsi.columbia.edu/sites/ccsi.c...

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Julien Chaisse @jchaisse.bsky.social · 8d

I propose a model clause that gives governments equal standing at #ICSID or the #PCA. It complements domestic remedies, requires no treaty reform, and builds on practice in Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

Julien Chaisse @jchaisse.bsky.social · 8d

Most state contracts with foreign investors let only investors start international arbitration. My piece shows why this imbalance is untenable and how governments can correct it.

Julien Chaisse @jchaisse.bsky.social · 8d

My Columbia FDI Perspective, “Fixing the asymmetry: giving governments access to arbitration through state contracts”, has just been published by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (#CCSI).

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Peter Ungphakorn @coppetainpu.bsky.social · 10d

What would be the effect of the US putting 100% or 15% tariffs on pharmaceuticals from the EU?

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Guest Post: Putting the “harm” in Pharmaceuticals – evaluating President Trump’s proposal of 100% tariffs

This is a guest post from Simon Schropp (BRG and George Washington University) On Friday, September 25, 2025, President Trump – characteristically in a post on Truth Social – announced his intention ...

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China Trade Monitor @chinatrademonitor.bsky.social · 15d

China Criticizes WTO Ruling on IP Enforcement, But Asserts Compliance

In response to a recent WTO dispute ruling on various aspects of its IP enforcement, China has told WTO Members that, despite having concerns with the ruling, it is now in compliance. ...

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Borderlex @borderlex.net · 15d

#EU and #India trying to find a date for the third Trade and Technology Council ministerial meeting. #Trade #negotiations remain the priority. Next trade negotiation round will take place in early October.
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EU, India negotiations “extremely challenging” as year-end deadline nears - Borderlex

The EU and India failed to close any chapters during the 13th negotiation round which took place earlier this month.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 15d

Japan might be spared U.S. President Donald Trump's 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals as it has a most-favored-nation agreement with the U.S. that should cover these products.

Japan might be spared Trump's 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals

The country has a most-favored-nation agreement with the U.S. that should cover these products.

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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 15d

European Commission seems confident:

“The United States intends to promptly ensure that the tariff rate (…) applied to originating goods of the European Union subject to Section 232 actions on pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and lumber does not exceed 15%.”

Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 15d

The first big test of the EU-US trade deal: Trump moves to impose 100% on pharma.

Brussels has said the 15% tariff under the deal will be “all-inclusive” and protect EU firms from additional duties. Will it work?

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 23d

OTTAWA – Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says it’s “sad” that the U.S. “turned its back” on Canada by starting a trade war which is now forcing Ottawa to “reinvent” the national economy.

Champagne says it's 'sad' the U.S. 'turned its back' on Canada with tariff war

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Rachel Ziemba @reziemba.bsky.social · Sep 10

Usg is doubling down on use of tariffs as leverage in these circs, and is taking the fight to the Europeans who are asking for more pressure on Russia. The challenge is US is asking for less efficient pressure on a wide set of trading partners

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Rachel Ziemba @reziemba.bsky.social · Sep 10

The fact that trump is back to calling for 100% secondary tariffs on India and China makes the whole policy less credible and more a threat than if it were 20 or 30%, especially hard to believe given Us desire for a deal with China/continued critical mineral access

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Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · Sep 9

Wow

Trump has asked the EU to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and China as part of a joint effort to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine

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