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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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U.S. Vice President Criticizes Denmark's Role in Greenland's Security

During a recent visit to the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, Vice President JD Vance openly criticized Denmark for what he described as insufficient efforts to protect Greenland from potential threats posed by Russia and China. Vance emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland, citing increased interest in Arctic passageways, naval routes, and mineral resources from global powers.

While pledging respect for Greenland's sovereignty, Vance urged the semi-autonomous Danish territory to consider closer collaboration with the United States. He assured Greenlanders that the U.S. would invest in additional resources, including naval ships and military icebreakers, to bolster security in the region.

Denmark's response to Vance's remarks has been mixed, with Greenland's new prime minister calling the U.S. visit a "provocation" and Denmark's King Frederik reaffirming his commitment to Greenland's people. The visit has sparked discussions about the balance of power and security in the Arctic, as well as Greenland's future alliances.

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