On the Ground with International Tax Reform: It’s Time to Start Thinking About How the OECD Two Pillar Solution Could Affect Your Business

Robert Freedlander, Director of Finance, Fluor Corporation, USA

The world is increasingly interconnected, but interconnectedness does not mean free of obstacles. A container ship snared in the sandy bottom of the Suez Canal can disrupt the availability of clothing, electronics, and heavy machinery on the other side of the world. As the Suez saga unfolded the world watched, captivated by the sensational nature of the story, the disruption it was causing, and how unlikely such an event seemed to be. Technological advancements in transportation and communication have largely conquered the traditional physical obstacles to trade. Rugged mountain passes, rough seas, and vast distances are no longer the impediments they once were. Instead, the most onerous obstacles facing modern commerce are human creations