The EU put forth new proposals to create a more fair tax system, close loopholes between EU and non-EU nations and provide dispute resolution rules to mitigate problems of double taxation for multinational corporations. The proposal is called the “Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCTB).” Source: Daily Caller
Russia’s largest aluminum producer Rusal (0486.HK) said on Monday it has not received a formal resignation from director Oleg Deripaska, and reiterated that its business and prospects may be affected by U.S. sanctions. Source: Reuters
China says it has landed long-range bombers for the first time on an island in the South China Sea, the latest in a series of maneuvers putting Beijing at odds with its neighbors and Washington over China’s growing military presence around disputed islands. Source: CNN
The US treasury secretary announced that a looming trade war has been put “on hold.” But European officials are worried that a new trade deal between the US and China could come “at the expense of Europe.” Source: Deutsche Welle
