International Tax Policy Forum
Every year, IIEL and the International Tax Policy Forum (ITPF) co-host a conference examining international tax competition as the United States stands on the brink of business tax reform.
Routinely covered by U.S. and global media, the tax conference attracts top tax thought-leaders and policymakers from Capitol Hill and the White House.
About the ITPF
Founded in 1992, the ITPF is a group of about 50 multinational companies with a diverse industry representation. The ITPF’s mission is to promote research and education on the taxation of cross-border investment. The ITPF sponsors academic research and conferences on international tax issues. The ITPF does not take positions on specific legislative proposals. Please visit the ITPF’s website to learn more.
ITPF / Georgetown Law Conference
The 2025 ITPF / Georgetown Law Conference – Tariffs and Other Destination-Based Levies took place on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 8:00am – 1:00pm EDT in person at Georgetown Law and virtually via Zoom.
Through a series of panels and a keynote address from U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary and Acting IRS Commissioner Michael Faulkender, this conference examined the legal and economic implications of tariffs, evaluated potential supplements and alternatives, and advised policymakers on how toapproach tariffs and their alternatives.
Michael Faulkender, U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary, delivers keynote at the 2025 ITPF / Georgetown Law Conference
Panel Discusses How Policymakers Should Implement Tariffs and Other Destination-Based Levies
John Samuels Welcomes Audience to the 2025 ITPF / Georgetown Law Conference
Attendees engage with expert panelists discussing potential supplements and alternatives to current tariff policies