川普威胁停止贸易谈判后，加拿大让步取消数字服务税

Group 1 - Canada announced the cancellation of the planned digital services tax, originally set to take effect on June 30, in hopes of reaching a "reciprocal comprehensive trade agreement" with the U.S. [1] - The Canadian Finance Minister will soon propose legislation to abolish the digital services tax, following an agreement between Canadian Prime Minister Carney and U.S. President Trump to resume negotiations by July 21 [1][3] - The digital services tax, which was set at 3% and could have retroactive implications, was seen as a significant financial burden on U.S. tech companies, potentially amounting to $2 billion in additional taxes [3][4] Group 2 - Trump's strong reaction to Canada's proposed tax indicates that the U.S. will not tolerate similar measures from other countries, particularly in trade negotiations [4] - The digital services tax was initially proposed in 2020 and is scheduled to be officially implemented in June 2024, suggesting that it was not solely a bargaining chip in U.S.-Canada negotiations [4] - The recent developments reflect a broader context of U.S. trade policy under Trump, emphasizing protection for American tech companies and signaling to other nations about the consequences of targeting U.S. firms [4][5]