https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news U.S. market entry, trade, and policy dispatches from Group FiftyOne. en Sat, 30 May 2026 08:32:57 GMT https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-friday-night-letter-2026-05-30 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-friday-night-letter-2026-05-30 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trade Policy Washington has rediscovered the weekend release. For European importers, the rhythm of trade policy has quietly shifted from the news cycle to the email queue. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/a-new-resolve-on-aerospace-2026-05-28 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/a-new-resolve-on-aerospace-2026-05-28 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trade Policy After years of dispute, Washington and Brussels will return to the negotiating table over aircraft subsidies. The implications extend far beyond the hangar. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/a-new-scrutiny-on-north-american-parts-2026-05-25 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/a-new-scrutiny-on-north-american-parts-2026-05-25 Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trade Policy Recent signals from the U.S. Trade Representative on USMCA enforcement suggest a tightening of automotive rules of origin. For European carmakers with North American operations, the era of assumptions may be ending. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-indispensable-tariff-2026-05-21 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-indispensable-tariff-2026-05-21 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trade Policy Washington and Brussels have again postponed a trade war over steel and aluminum. For European firms, the reprieve is welcome, but the underlying questions remain. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/a-quiet-redefinition-at-the-port-2026-05-18 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/a-quiet-redefinition-at-the-port-2026-05-18 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trade Policy A recent US Customs ruling on industrial machinery has surprised European exporters. The move highlights the granular, often overlooked, risks of transatlantic trade. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/a-temporary-truce-on-tariffs-2026-05-14 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/a-temporary-truce-on-tariffs-2026-05-14 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tariffs The White House carves out Europe from its latest round of EV tariffs. The relief is welcome, but the underlying message is one of heightened complexity for global supply chains. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/group-fiftyone-at-the-national-restaurant-association-show-2026-05-14 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/group-fiftyone-at-the-national-restaurant-association-show-2026-05-14 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trade Shows We are at McCormick Place May 16 to 19, scouting American buyers for SIGEP Rimini and recruiting U.S. brands ready to exhibit there. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/milan-s-two-way-door-for-food-trade-2026-05-13 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/milan-s-two-way-door-for-food-trade-2026-05-13 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sector Signal TUTTOFOOD is well underway at Fiera Milano. The American presence on the floor, both buyers sourcing for U.S. shelves and exhibitors selling into Europe, has quietly become one of the more telling signals of where transatlantic food trade is heading. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-fed-offers-a-cautious-pause-2026-05-12 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-fed-offers-a-cautious-pause-2026-05-12 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Signal The Federal Reserve has signaled a halt to its rate-hike campaign, but the underlying message for transatlantic business is one of sustained financial discipline. The era of cheap American capital is not returning. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/washington-rethinks-made-in-america-for-electric-vehicles-2026-05-11 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/washington-rethinks-made-in-america-for-electric-vehicles-2026-05-11 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trade Policy A recent announcement from the Treasury hints at a potential softening of domestic content rules for EV tax credits. For European auto and battery makers, it could represent a significant opening in a protected market. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/us-antitrust-body-sharpens-scrutiny-of-vertical-mergers-2026-05-10 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/us-antitrust-body-sharpens-scrutiny-of-vertical-mergers-2026-05-10 Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regulation A recent policy guidance from the Department of Justice suggests a more skeptical view of vertical integration. The shift signals a new layer of complexity for European firms planning acquisitions in the American market. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-federal-reserve-signals-a-test-of-stamina-2026-05-09 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-federal-reserve-signals-a-test-of-stamina-2026-05-09 Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Signal Recent remarks from a key Federal Reserve governor suggest a prolonged period of restrictive monetary policy. For European firms operating in the United States, the message is clear: the current financial conditions are not fleeting, but a feature of the medium term landscape. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/a-new-federal-line-on-forever-chemicals-2026-05-08 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/a-new-federal-line-on-forever-chemicals-2026-05-08 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regulation The FDA’s move to regulate PFAS in food packaging creates a new national standard. For European firms, this presents both a challenge and a potential simplification of a complex regulatory map. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-fed-s-patience-tests-market-nerves-2026-05-07 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-fed-s-patience-tests-market-nerves-2026-05-07 Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Signal Market expectations for a spring rate cut were dashed this week as the Federal Reserve signaled its inflation fight is not yet won. For transatlantic firms, the decision is a crucial reminder of the American economy’s unique, and sometimes stubborn, trajectory. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-epa-s-new-line-in-the-sand-2026-05-07 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/the-epa-s-new-line-in-the-sand-2026-05-07 Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regulation Washington has finalized stringent new emissions rules for heavy vehicles. For European operators, the accelerated timeline presents both a challenge and a familiar strategic dilemma. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/eu-auto-tariffs-25-percent https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/eu-auto-tariffs-25-percent Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trade Policy Washington moved to lift tariffs on EU-built cars and trucks from 15% to 25%. Brussels says the agreement still stands. For European companies operating in the U.S., the lesson is older than the headline. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/tariff-refunds-importers-2026 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/tariff-refunds-importers-2026 Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Operating Note A refund process now covers more than 330,000 importers and roughly 53 million entries. If your U.S. partner has not raised it, that itself is information. https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/us-trade-deficit-march-2026 https://groupfiftyone.com/en/news/us-trade-deficit-march-2026 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Signal March numbers showed U.S. imports outpacing exports again. Read past the headline and the signal for European exporters is the one that has held for a decade: the American buyer keeps spending.