On 22-23 June, our Business at OECD Tax Committee Co-Chairs had an important role in the USCIB-OECD International Tax Conference in Washington, D.C. with support of Business at OECD, which brought together policymakers, business leaders, and tax experts at a pivotal moment for global tax policy, underscoring the importance of international coordination as governments seek to adapt tax systems to an increasingly digital, and interconnected economy. Our Business at OECD Tax Committee Co-Chairs, Siemens’ Christian Kaeser and Google’s Daniel Smith, provided a lunch keynote to provide an update on our tax policy activities at the OECD. They underlined the leading role of the OECD on international tax and highlighted our engagement on key issues such as Pillar Two implementation, tax certainty, and the importance of tax policy for economic growth, cross-border trade, and investment.
Implementation of the landmark “Side-by-Side” OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework Pillar 2 agreement, and the need to reduce complexity were the core discussion points. Participants also examined ongoing negotiations on the taxation of the digital economy, which continue to reshape how value is created and allocated across borders. Beyond these developments, discussions addressed emerging priorities such as tax transparency, global mobility, dispute resolution, and mechanisms to enhance certainty for developing countries and the accession process to the OECD . These issues are critical to enhancing tax certainty, preventing double taxation, and fostering a stable environment for cross-border trade and investment.