HIKVISION(SZ:002415) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-02 03:46Group 1 - The core issue revolves around Canada's implementation of a "digital services tax" targeting U.S. tech companies, prompting President Trump to halt all trade negotiations with Canada [1][3] - Canadian officials are urging the government to diversify trade relationships to reduce reliance on the U.S., with British Columbia Premier David Eby advocating for building new global partnerships [1][3] - The digital services tax is set to take effect in June, with Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland asserting that there will be no negotiations to cancel it, signaling a firm stance against U.S. pressure [3][4] Group 2 - The trade conflict is not new, as it stems from a tax law passed by Canada last year, which aims to address the perceived market dominance of U.S. tech firms in Canada and their tax avoidance practices [4] - Canada has also taken actions against Chinese companies, such as Hikvision, citing national security concerns, which has drawn criticism from China for lacking transparency and fairness [4][5] - The economic relationship between Canada and the U.S. is deeply intertwined, with Canada exporting three-quarters of its goods to the U.S., indicating the potential economic ramifications of escalating trade tensions [8]