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Trump ‘Caved’ to Canada on the Digital Services Tax, the White House Says

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Trump retaliated for the action by suddenly ending trade talks with Canada. After Ottawa agreed to halt its proposals for a digital services tax (DST), the White House accused Canada of caving in to pressure from former US President Donald Trump. When Trump abruptly suspended trade negotiations in retaliation for the tax, tensions between the two nations increased. The levy was designed to target huge multinational tech businesses operating in Canada.

In response to Trump’s economic threats, which included the threat of tariffs and other trade penalties if the tax proceeded, U.S. officials say Canada’s decision represents a “strategic retreat.” “Canada caved under pressure, plain and simple,” a White House spokesperson said on Monday, citing the U.S.’s firm stance against what it considers discriminatory taxation of American companies.

The Canadian government has defended its position, stating that the suspension is a temporary move to allow more time for the ongoing OECD-led global tax negotiations to succeed. Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland emphasized that the country remains committed to ensuring tech giants pay their fair share but acknowledged the need to preserve trade stability amid ongoing diplomatic talks.

Critics, however, view the reversal as a setback for Canadian sovereignty in regulating its digital economy. Digital rights advocates argue that large tech firms continue to profit disproportionately without contributing enough to domestic economies, and they urge the Canadian government to revisit the tax policy in the near future.

As global efforts to standardize digital taxation remain in limbo, the episode highlights how international tax reform continues to be deeply entangled with political power plays and economic leverage.

 

 

 

 

 

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