On July 23, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a notice of action concluding 60 parallel Section 301 investigations into the failure of various economies to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. Acting under the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative is imposing additional tariffs of 10 percent or 12.5 percent on all products of each of the 60 investigated economies, subject to enumerated exemptions. The additional duties apply to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 24, 2026.

The UAE FTA has clarified when fees and charges related to life insurance and reinsurance can qualify for VAT exemption.
Discover the key conditions, risk areas, and practical implications for insurers.

The latest piece from A&M's Digital & Technology Services team explores where technology leadership gaps become most expensive and why interim leaders with former operator experience can stabilize execution, protect value, and give the incoming permanent leader a foundation to move from assessment to action.

The Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) market has reached a tipping point. Enrollment nearly tripled in 2026—a 2.8x increase over 2025, with between 400,000 and 800,000 Americans now enrolled and the redistribution of group membership has begun. This is not incremental change.