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US-EU trade agreement set to curb CSDDD reach

Cuts to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), such as restricting the reach of civil liability rules, are likely to be propelled by pressure from the US, a joint US-EU statement on a 'framework' for a trade agreement indicates.

'Breakthrough' IMO net zero shipping framework 'in danger' after US rejection

A retaliatory rejection by the US of a "significant" net-zero shipping framework has put its final adoption "in danger" and makes it even more challenging for the hard-to-abate sector to meet its decarbonisation targets, according to ING.

US commerce secretary nominee vows to stave off CSDDD 'burden'