US initiates review of other countries’ imposition of Digital Services Taxes on US companies and opens comment period on nonreciprocal trade arrangements
- President Trump signed a memorandum directing the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to review and consider renewing investigations into Digital Services Taxes levied by US trading partners, specifically targeting France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Austria, Turkiye and Canada.
- The memorandum emphasizes the need to counteract discriminatory practices and secure a permanent moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions.
- The USTR has opened a comment period, through 11 March 2025, during which interested parties may provide feedback on unfair or nonreciprocal trade arrangements.
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