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Visa politics
New H1-B ban would also hurt US companies
 "Visa politics")
US to probe India's digital tax; it's non-discriminatory, says New Delhi
New Delhi will strongly oppose the move arguing that that its digital tax measures fall within its sovereign rights and are in no way designed to discriminate against US companies.
 "US to probe India's digital tax; it's non-discriminatory, says New Delhi")
Trump moves to strip Hong Kong of its special treatment to punish China
More than 1,300 US companies have offices in Hong Kong and provide about 100,000 jobs. In the past decade, the US' trade surplus with Hong Kong has been the biggest among all its trading partners
 "Trump moves to strip Hong Kong of its special treatment to punish China")
Covid-19 crisis: Donald Trump may tax firms manufacturing outside US
In an interview with Fox Business News, Trump said taxation was an incentive for companies to return manufacturing bases to the US.
 "Covid-19 crisis: Donald Trump may tax firms manufacturing outside US")
White-collar companies race to be last to return to the office
Google, Facebook, Amazon, Capital One and others are extending work-from-home policies to September and sometimes far beyond.
 "White-collar companies race to be last to return to the office")
As slowdown bites, Airbnb seeks extension of $1-bn debt facility from banks
Airbnb's revenue in 2019 exceeded $4.8 billion, up 35% on year, excluding any foreign exchange impacts
 "As slowdown bites, Airbnb seeks extension of $1-bn debt facility from banks")
US companies announced 633 layoffs related to coronavirus outbreak so far
The entertainment and leisure sector is the most affected so far, Challenger said
 "US companies announced 633 layoffs related to coronavirus outbreak so far")
Nasscom sees IT industry revenues growing at 7.7% in FY20 at $191 billion
The industry body remains cautiously optimistic about growth in FY21
 "Nasscom sees IT industry revenues growing at 7.7% in FY20 at $191 billion")
US industry leaders hail budget, say it will fetch India more FDI
Welcoming the budget, the US-India Business Council said that abolition of the dividend distribution tax removes a major disincentive to foreign companies seeking to set up operations in India
 "US industry leaders hail budget, say it will fetch India more FDI")
US companies bring $1 trillion home after changes in international tax law
Even so, the total remains well short of the $4 trillion President Donald Trump said would return as a result of the 2017 tax law
 "US companies bring $1 trillion home after changes in international tax law")
13 US financial firms to pay $386 mn to settle price-fixing allegations
Pennsylvania's lawsuit consolidated claims by various government agencies and labor unions, including the city of Baltimore and pension systems in St. Louis, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico and Birmingham
 "13 US financial firms to pay $386 mn to settle price-fixing allegations")
US corporate sector hails India's move to cut income tax rate for companies
This is a welcome step to reverse the economic slowdown
 "US corporate sector hails India's move to cut income tax rate for companies")
US firms find ways to evade Trump tariffs, adapt to China's neighbours
Companies in sectors such as technology, clothing and footwear are exporting more goods from emerging giants including Vietnam and Malaysia
 "US firms find ways to evade Trump tariffs, adapt to China's neighbours")
Here's how meeting quarterly performance schedule takes a toll on US firms
Trump cited job creation as a potential motive for the tweak
 "Here's how meeting quarterly performance schedule takes a toll on US firms")
Trump asks SEC to let companies file financial reports every six months
Half-yearly reporting would mark a huge change in US disclosure requirements and put them in line with European Union and United Kingdom rules
 "Trump asks SEC to let companies file financial reports every six months")
From pharma to finance, dealmakers off to hottest start of year since 2000
The 2018 acquisitions announced so far could easily be eclipsed if one of the most-anticipated tie-ups goes ahead
 "From pharma to finance, dealmakers off to hottest start of year since 2000")
MNCs may take a hit from trio of taxes in House Bill
Unlike most developed countries, the US applies its corporate tax rate to companies' global earnings
 "MNCs may take a hit from trio of taxes in House Bill")
US investors eyeing aviation, e-commerce, multi-brand retail: USIBC Prez
Khush Choksy tells that some of these areas witnessed long-standing policy disputes
 "US investors eyeing aviation, e-commerce, multi-brand retail: USIBC Prez")
US companies seek 'fair play' in Indian market
Group of 20 American business organisations and industry groups wrote to Congressional leadership
 "US companies seek 'fair play' in Indian market")
US companies consider India their next FDI frontier: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari also expressed confidence that billions of dollars will soon start flowing into India
 "US companies consider India their next FDI frontier: Nitin Gadkari")
