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US Withdrawal From International Tax Talks Pulls Numerous Trading Partners Closer to New Tariffs

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Lighthizer testified that tariffs will be imposed if trading partners enforce digital service taxes. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Inclusive Framework aims to reach an agreement on a...more

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US and France reach agreement on digital tax

Report on Supply Chain Compliance 3, no. 3 (February 6, 2020)  - France has agreed to suspend collection of the Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon, or “GAFA” digital tax until the end of the year, allowing for a period of...more

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The UK Begins Consultations to Inform "The UK Global Tariff", its New WTO Tariff Schedule

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The UK Department for International Trade announced on February 6, 2020 that it is preparing the UK’s own WTO tariff schedule, expected to enter into force on January 1, 2021. What does this mean for your business? The...more

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Financial Daily Dose 1.8.2020 | Top Story: Speaker Company Sonos Sues Google for Patent Infringement

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Home speaker maker Sonos has sued Google, accusing the company of “infringing on five of its patents, including technology that lets wireless speakers connect and synchronize with one another.” Sonos had originally partnered...more

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US Opens A New Front in Trade Wars with Proposed France Duties

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Parties seeking changes to the proposed list of tariff subheadings or to lower duties should take advantage of this comment period. Why is USTR proposing additional duties on French imports? Under Section 301, USTR can...more

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US companies testify supporting USTR investigation of France’s digital services tax, on which US and France may have reached a...

On July 10, 2019, the US Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Trade Act) with respect to France’s new Digital Services Tax (DST) Act (LOI n° 2019-759 du 24 juillet...more

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French Parliament Passes GAFA Tax

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On July 11, 2019, the French Parliament adopted the bill creating a tax on digital services, applicable as from January 1, 2019. Failed International Attempts - The desire to adjust tax policy in the digital age is not...more

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