US public policy update: What businesses need to know

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2025 has ushered in a new wave of public policy changes with the return of the Trump administration and Republican control of all three branches of government. From executive orders and regulatory shifts to SEC developments, trade policies, and AI regulation, businesses are facing a rapidly-evolving landscape. In this episode, we break down the latest updates and the impacts they could have on businesses.

In this episode, we discuss:

• 1:50 – The rapid pace of executive orders and regulatory actions
• 9:27 – The current priorities of the new administration
• 22:30 – Potential impacts on the PCAOB and SEC 
• 40:29 – Tax policy outlook and potential corporate tax changes
• 49:21 – AI regulation, mergers and acquisitions, and more

For more on the new administration’s impacts on tax policy, listen to PwC’s Accounting podcast episode: US tax policy outlook – What’s ahead of 2025. Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability standards. 

About our guest
Roz Brooks is PwC's US Public Policy Leader. Roz is responsible for ensuring PwC has a voice in important debates at the nexus of business and government and helping the firm successfully execute its business strategy. Roz leads PwC’s engagement with Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, state and local governments, and organizations including trade associations, think tanks, and NGOs.

About our host
Guest host Kyle Moffatt is PwC’s Professional Practice leader, leading a team responsible for working with standard setters and regulators as well as delivering brand-defining thought leadership and educational materials. He also consults with engagement teams and audit clients on SEC reporting matters. Before PwC, Kyle spent almost 20 years with the SEC, most recently as Chief Accountant and Disclosure Program Director in the Division of Corporation Finance.

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