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Group 1: Digital Services Tax in Canada - Canada introduced a digital services tax aimed at global companies with annual revenues exceeding €750 million and Canadian digital service revenues over CAD 20 million, imposing a 3% tax on applicable revenues retroactive to 2022, projected to generate CAD 7.2 billion over five years [3] - The tax primarily targets major US tech companies such as Amazon, Google, and Meta, which are expected to be significantly impacted by this legislation [3] - Following pressure from the US, Canada announced the cancellation of the digital services tax just hours before it was set to take effect, indicating a willingness to negotiate with the US [3][4] Group 2: Hikvision's Operations in Canada - The Canadian government ordered Hikvision to cease operations, citing national security concerns based on a review under the Investment Canada Act, claiming that continued operations would harm national security [4] - Hikvision expressed strong opposition to the Canadian government's decision, arguing that the accusations lacked evidence and were influenced by geopolitical tensions rather than genuine security assessments [7] - The Canadian government's contrasting approaches towards the US and China reflect complex motivations, with economic dependence on the US influencing its decisions, while the actions against Hikvision align with US foreign policy towards China [9] Group 3: Economic and Political Implications - Canada’s economy is heavily reliant on the US market, with imports from the US totaling USD 349 billion and exports amounting to USD 413 billion, making it difficult for Canada to maintain a hardline stance against US trade threats [9] - The Canadian government may have initially sought to demonstrate strength through the digital services tax but ultimately chose to compromise to preserve overall relations with the US, which holds significant influence over Canada [9] - The differing responses to the US and China highlight the contradictions and challenges in Canada's foreign policy, raising questions about its ability to balance national interests with international relations [9]