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Republicans Demand Biden Administration Combat Canada’s Digital Services Tax: Urgent Action Needed

  • 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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