加拿大让步！取消数字服务税后，美加贸易谈判就能恢复？

Core Viewpoint - Canada has decided to cancel its digital services tax to facilitate trade negotiations with the United States, aiming for an agreement by July 21, 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Digital Services Tax Cancellation - The Canadian government announced the cancellation of the digital services tax, which was set to impose a 3% tax on revenues from tech companies providing services to Canadian users, effective from June 30 [1][3]. - The decision to cancel the tax is seen as a concession to the Trump administration, following pressure from Canadian business leaders and associations [3][4]. - The cancellation is expected to help establish a new economic and security relationship with the U.S. and create job opportunities for Canadians [3][4]. Group 2: Trade Negotiations Context - The trade dispute escalated quickly, with the U.S. halting negotiations after Canada announced the tax, leading to potential new tariffs on Canadian goods [1][3]. - The Canadian Business Council's CEO emphasized the need for Canada to propose a plan to cancel the tax in exchange for the U.S. lifting tariffs [4]. - Experts have criticized the Canadian government's approach, suggesting that the unilateral cancellation of the tax may not significantly impact the broader trade negotiations [4]. Group 3: Broader Trade Negotiation Challenges - Despite the cancellation of the digital services tax, U.S. trade negotiations with various partners, including the UK, have not progressed as expected, with only limited agreements reached [5]. - Ongoing investigations into tariffs on products like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals have created uncertainty in U.S. trade discussions with major partners [5]. - Legal disputes regarding the imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act have added further complexity to the trade landscape [5][6].