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Ottawa Backs Down on Digital Tax Dispute Amid Pressure from Trump White House

Canada has reportedly agreed to delay its planned digital services tax (DST) following pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a recent statement from the White House. The tax, which was originally slated to target tech giants like Amazon, Meta, and Google, had been a major sticking point in U.S.-Canada trade discussions. The White House claimed Canada “caved” to U.S. demands after months of negotiations, with Trump’s team arguing the tax unfairly targeted American firms. The Canadian government, however, framed the delay as a strategic move to preserve economic stability and avoid retaliatory tariffs. Critics within Canada argue that the government’s decision reflects a growing trend of yielding to U.S. economic influence, while others say the delay is pragmatic given ongoing global talks about a coordinated approach to taxing digital revenues. The issue remains contentious, and observers are watching closely to see whether Canada will revive th...
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Wall Street Holds Steady Ahead of a Monster Week

 

The stock market in Wall Street has been holding steady ahead of a massive week. The S&P 500, the Dow, and the Nasdaq composite were little changed in early trading on Monday. Big Tech stocks are the main reason the S&P 500 has soared to a record high since two autumns ago. Seven of them have been responsible for the majority of the index’s returns over that time, and five of those will report their latest results this week: Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. 

The U.S. Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its monetary policy on Wednesday, with traders not anticipating a rate cut. This week will also bring another trove of corporate earnings, including the biggest technology companies in the world.


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