针对美软科技公司的新关税—数字服务税

Group 1 - The European Union plans to impose tariffs on $26 billion worth of U.S. goods, including Harley-Davidson motorcycles and bourbon whiskey, and introduce a digital services tax targeting tech giants like Google and Amazon [1] - The new digital services tax (DST) specifically impacts U.S. software and internet exports, which were previously unaffected by tariffs, leading to significant potential declines in stock prices for major tech companies [2] - The DST aims to tax multinational tech companies that generate revenue from UK users, imposing a 2% tax on revenues from search engines, social media services, and online marketplaces, averaging £800 million annually, highlighting public concerns over tax avoidance [5] Group 2 - The introduction of the DST is seen as a response to the perceived tax evasion by tech giants, with significant implications for their profitability and market performance [5] - The symbolic nature of the DST reflects broader global tensions, as it is viewed as a retaliatory measure against U.S. policies, increasing pressure on American tech companies [5]