- Republicans on the United States House Committee on Ways & Means demand action against Canada’s Digital Services Tax
- Letter sent to USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai calling for investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act
- Concerns about Canada’s DST targeting American workers and businesses
- Calls for a strong response to protect American interests
- Emphasis on the need for decisive action to prevent proliferation of similar measures and Chinese companies gaining foothold
- Mention of prior administration’s actions under Section 301 against harmful DSTs
- Expectation for full exercise of U.S. recourse under USMCA
- Disappointment in Canada’s decision to implement discriminatory DST and erode bilateral economic relationship
Source: International Tax Plaza
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