Core Points - The "Big and Beautiful" bill promoted by President Trump includes a controversial tax provision (Section 899) aimed at foreign investors, which has faced strong opposition from multinational corporations [1][2] - Executives from around 70 global companies are lobbying against this tax plan, warning it could threaten millions of American jobs [2][3] - The provision allows the U.S. to impose additional taxes of up to 20% on companies from countries with punitive tax policies, potentially affecting a wide range of foreign entities [2][4] Group 1 - The tax provision could lead to a significant reduction in foreign investment in the U.S., with concerns that it may force many multinational companies to close their U.S. operations, jeopardizing approximately 8.4 million jobs [2][3] - The International Bankers Association, representing top global banks, is advocating for a delay and revision of the tax plan to protect international investments in the U.S. [3][4] - The provision is seen as a negotiation tool by the Trump administration, aimed at increasing leverage in trade discussions with other countries [3][6] Group 2 - The Congressional Budget Office estimates that Section 899 could generate $116 billion in tax revenue over the next decade, but the overall bill may increase U.S. debt by $2.4 trillion by 2034 [4] - Financial institutions like Goldman Sachs suggest that European companies may consider re-listing in the U.S. as a strategy to mitigate the impact of the tax, although tax experts warn this may not be a straightforward solution [5][6] - The provision could exert downward pressure on the U.S. dollar and diminish the motivation for foreign investment, affecting both U.S. and foreign companies significantly [5][6]
“资本税”条款遭抵制,840万岗位受到威胁,多家跨国企业高管赴美抗议
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-06-10 22:47