特朗普“炮轰”加拿大数字服务税！美国或将对加拿大发起301调查？

Group 1 - The article discusses the announcement by Canada to impose a digital services tax on U.S. tech companies, which President Trump described as a "direct and blatant attack" on the U.S. [1] - The digital services tax, effective from June 28, 2024, will charge a 3% tax on certain total revenues related to online markets, targeted advertising, social media platforms, and user data [3] - The tax applies to companies with global annual revenues exceeding €750 million (approximately $833 million) and digital service revenues in Canada exceeding CAD 20 million (approximately $14.3 million), affecting major tech firms like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Uber, and Airbnb [3] Group 2 - The U.S. Trade Representative's office criticized the design of most digital services taxes, claiming they discriminate against U.S. companies while excluding domestic firms from similar taxation [5] - The Biden administration previously opposed the tax, and the U.S. Trade Representative requested dispute resolution consultations with Canada under the USMCA regarding the digital services tax [5] - U.S. industry groups and lawmakers have urged Canada to cancel or suspend the tax, but Canada’s Finance Minister confirmed that the tax will proceed as planned [5] Group 3 - U.S. Treasury Secretary indicated that the U.S. is likely to initiate a Section 301 investigation in response to Canada's digital services tax, which could lead to more lasting tariffs compared to those imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act [7] - The Section 301 investigation allows the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate "unreasonable or unfair trade practices" by other countries and recommend unilateral sanctions [7] - Legal experts expressed surprise at the U.S. government’s delayed response to the ongoing dispute with Canada over the digital services tax [7]