- SADC Foreign Ministers Retreat 2026 Adopts Skukuza Plan
- Strait of Hormuz Blockade 2026: Trump Order Holds Line
- Watchdog Warns Canada World Cup 2026 Hosting Cost Hits $1B
- Pope Leo XIV AI Encyclical 2026: Tech Layoff Risks Facing Church
- WHO Ebola PHEIC Declaration 2026 Triggers US Travel Ban
- TotalEnergies Employee Shareholding 2026: Work Offering Live
- DOJ Trump IRS Audit Settlement 2026 Grants Audit Immunity
- UNGA Climate Justice Resolution 2026 Passes in 141-8 Vote
North America
Trade just got digital. The new Mexico Agro-Compliance Certificate is now mandatory for agricultural exporters seeking VAT zero-rating in Mexico.
Innovation just got a tax break. The IRS has officially restored immediate Section 174 R&D Expensing for domestic costs, while tightening rules on foreign research.
Trade enforcement hits the medicine cabinet. The Section 232 Pharma Tariffs are now live, introducing a 100% duty on foreign-made APIs to force domestic manufacturing.
Effective today, the US shifts Section 232 Metals Tariffs to the full value of imports. Automotive and construction sectors face immediate 25-50% cost hikes.
Texas Comptroller publishes proposed changes to the Franchise Tax COGS deduction. Businesses have until May 3 to submit comments on the new rules.
Today the Treasury released its proposed rules under the GENIUS Act, creating a new state-level pathway for smaller stablecoin issuers. Full details on the NPRM and its impact on fintech and MNCs.
New and additional sales tax rates are now effective in multiple Texas jurisdictions. See the full Texas Sales Tax Update April 2026 and what businesses need to do this week.
Michigan Treasury publishes the assumed 50% wholesale-to-retail markup for the Q2 2026 marijuana excise tax period. Licensed businesses now have official guidance for accurate tax calculations starting April 1.
New sales tax rates are coming to multiple California cities and counties on April 1, 2026. See the full California Sales Tax Update and what businesses need to do right now.
New district tax rates are coming to the Golden State. Discover how the California Sales Tax Update April 2026 affects your business starting this week.

