Recent developments, including the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in the US, tariff activity, and increased US immigration scrutiny, have significantly changed the global employee mobility landscape.
According to Saul Howerton from Vistra, these changes are part of a broader trend, with many US multinationals rethinking their assignment strategy, favoring shorter, tax-equalized outbound assignments over traditional long-term placements.
Even before 2025, many US multinationals were already rethinking their assignment strategy.
Key developments affecting global employee mobility include shifting tariffs, tighter immigration controls, and new federal legislation.
Author's summary: Tariffs and taxes reshape global employee mobility.