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As China's automotive sector grapples with overcapacity and price wars, the country has begun requiring large companies to pay their suppliers within 60 days of receiving goods or services. Our Joerg Wuttke spoke with Reuters' Brenda Goh on the impact of this new regulation on European countries, and the Chinese automotive sector as a whole. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ddFM5VAP

As concerns grow in the U.S. that countries could ship goods through intermediate destinations to avoid tariffs, our Ben Gordon spoke to AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight on what this may mean for the Gulf States. Ben points out that the U.S. is currently targeting transshipment in Southeast Asian countries - and the strong relationship between the U.S. and UAE make trade tensions between the two nations unlikely. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e-yG8xDT

On the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, DGA Group was proud to co-sponsor a panel discussion in Rome, Italy, alongside the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine and Comin & Partners. Our colleagues Philip Reeker and Sergiy Tsivkach joined leading policymakers and other experts to discuss the need for cross-sector energy investments to support Ukraine’s recovery. Phil and Sergiy emphasized that, even as the Russia–Ukraine war continues, investments in Ukraine can – and already do – offer important opportunities for growth. Thank you to all panelists and attendees for contributing to this timely and important discussion.

Following Russia’s largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war, our Alexander Gabuev joined CNN’s Fareed Zakaria to unpack the political and economic implications – offering insights on the shifting dynamic between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin, the potential for further U.S. sanctions on Russia, and the future trajectory of the conflict. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eBwarmtW

Our Philip Reeker recently had the honor of participating in a "Building Resilient Energy Systems through Transmission, Decentralization and Cooperation" discussion hosted by WEC Italia - Comitato Italiano del World Energy Council on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference. Alongside a distinguished list of panelists, including Alessandro Gonzales and Joshua Volz, Phil shared critical insights into transatlantic energy security - specifically, the need to bolster clean energy generation and build resilient energy systems. DGA's global network of energy experts, alongside our geopolitical advisory, stakeholder engagement and government relations capabilities, uniquely positions us to guide clients through the shifting energy landscape.

New opportunities are emerging for foreign investors in Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector. The Council of Ministers has approved the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis, expanding access to the Kingdom’s real estate market. Our experts are closely following how this regulatory shift will open new opportunities for real estate ownership and foreign investment in Saudi Arabia. To learn more and stay ahead of developments, reach out to Imad ALABDULQADER at imad.alabdulqader@dgagroup.com and Juliana Rordorf at juliana.rordorf@dgagroup.com.

What’s next for global AI governance? Stay ahead with us as our Paul S. Triolo looks ahead to the AI Impact Summit, now set for February 2026 in New Delhi. Following the divides exposed at the 2025 AI Action Summit in Paris, world leaders will gather in India to try again to align on innovation, safety, and competition in AI, while navigating geopolitical tensions. Watch to hear Paul’s take, and see how DGA helps clients stay ahead as AI policy, politics, and power converge.

The U.S., EU, and Mexico are entering a new phase of trade tensions following President Trump’s announcement this weekend of 30% tariffs on EU and Mexican goods starting August 1. Amidst ever-shifting tariff goalposts, uncertainty remains the only constant for business. Real-time intelligence from Washington, Brussels, Mexico City, and other key capitals has never been more critical. Our latest briefing outlines what this means for business and what to watch for next. Stay ahead with us. Grégoire Poisson Philip Reeker Justin McCarthy John Russell Nicole Frazier Kieran O'Keeffe Julián Ventura Alvaro Vertiz Jorge Guajardo James King

Our Senior Advisor Michael Castle-Miller was recently a guest on The Unknown Quantity podcast, where he provided key insights into the intersection of economic development and space - particularly, the role of private-public partnerships in accelerating investment into lunar exploration. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/d4xmxFRN

This week, U.S. President Trump has been meeting with heads of state from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal. Our Senior Advisor Johnnie Carson recently spoke to Switch Media Kenya about the implications of these discussions on the future of U.S.-Africa relations, which are expected to shift away from the traditional provision of development aid towards a more commercial focus. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eMZ5WX2W