Group 1 - The core issue revolves around the U.S. President's intention to impose significant new tariffs on countries that have not abolished digital service taxes (DSTs), which are perceived as discriminatory against U.S. tech companies [1][2] - The U.S. government has been pressuring trade partners to eliminate DSTs, which primarily target large tech firms like Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon, all of which are based in the U.S. [1][3] - The European Union has reiterated that it will not change its digital regulations, specifically the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, despite U.S. pressure [2][3] Group 2 - The implementation of DSTs has faced bipartisan criticism within the U.S., as these taxes are seen as potentially harming innovative American companies [3] - Countries imposing DSTs argue that large tech companies profit significantly from local markets while contributing minimally to local tax revenues [3] - The OECD is working towards an international agreement to eliminate DSTs in favor of a framework for profit allocation for tax purposes, which may face opposition from the U.S. due to potential loss of tax authority [3]
特朗普又给贸易谈判添变数:不取消数字税的国家将被加征新关税!
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-08-26 02:50