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February 20, 2026, Washington, Dc, United States: US President Donald Trump joined by, L-R, Solicitor General D. John Sauer, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks in the James Brady Press Gallery of the White House on February 20, 2026. The President gave remarks on the Supreme Courtâ€⠢s tariff decision and announced a new 10% tariff on all countries. Washington United States - ZUMAl312 20260220_znp_l312_011 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

US tariff ruling: Future of trade agreement unclear

Following the ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States, US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs, casting doubt on the transatlantic trade agreement with the European Union. Regardless of the next steps, however, companies may be entitled to claim billions in potential refunds.

By Katharina Kort

United States: California stays the course on ESG

Despite Donald Trump’s anti-sustainability stance, California is continuing to pursue an ambitious climate policy agenda through legislation. For companies, this may prove more consequential than the rhetoric coming out of Washington.

By Katharina Kort

Greenland: António Costa convenes extraordinary EU summit

Following Donald Trump’s threats of fresh tariffs to pressure the EU into accepting a US annexation of Greenland, member states are considering how to respond. An extraordinary EU summit has been convened for Thursday evening; retaliatory tariffs would be possible from February.

By János Allenbach-Ammann