Mace Magazine

2 weeks ago | macemagazine.com | Pieter Cleppe

Will the EU agree to extend its favourable trade terms for Ukraine? By 5 June, the European Union must decide whether to extend the favourable trade access currently enjoyed by Ukraine.

1 month ago | macemagazine.com | Pieter Cleppe

Under Donald Trump’s original tariff plan, UK exports would only face half of the extra tariffs for exporting to the United States than exports from the European Union. It is a reminder that controlling one’s own destiny comes with benefits. With Trump moderating his stance on the EU, that “Brexit dividend” is not yet bearing fruit yet, but ultimately, it should be clear for friend and foe how important having control over one’s own trade policy is.

1 month ago | macemagazine.com | Thomas Edwards

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has waded into the thorny world of international trade wars with a mix of diplomacy, defiance, and just a hint of Lennon-esque inspiration. Her statements on the EU’s proposed 25 per cent tariffs on €21 billion of U.S. goods offered a masterclass in strategic ambiguity. On the one hand, she signalled a willingness to negotiate, yet on the other, she made it abundantly clear that Europe is not afraid to flex its economic muscle.

2 months ago | macemagazine.com | Thomas Edwards

In a series of unprecedented moves, several prominent U.S. law firms have entered into agreements with the Trump administration to avert potential executive orders that could have significantly impacted their operations. These developments have sparked extensive debate within the legal community regarding the balance between professional independence and governmental pressure. On 28 March 2025, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP proactively reached an agreement with the Trump administration.

2 months ago | macemagazine.com | Thomas Edwards

Kenya’s economic landscape in 2024 was marked by a series of challenges and policy shifts, reflecting both internal and external pressures. The World Bank revised Kenya’s economic growth forecast for 2024 to 4.7%, down from the initial 5.0%, attributing the downgrade to factors such as floods, anti-government protests, and ongoing fiscal challenges.