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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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Elon Musk Departs Trump Administration After Five-Month Tenure

Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role in the Trump administration, marking the end of a five-month tenure as a special government employee. Musk, who led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was tasked with reducing federal spending but faced significant challenges in achieving his ambitious goals.

His departure comes just a day after he publicly criticized a Republican-backed bill that includes tax cuts and spending reductions, calling it a "massive spending bill" that undermines his efforts. Musk expressed frustration with the federal bureaucracy, stating that the situation was "much worse than I realized".

Despite his exit, Musk remains optimistic about the future of DOGE, stating that its mission "will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government". As he shifts his focus back to his businesses, including Tesla and SpaceX, his brief but eventful stint in Washington leaves behind a legacy of attempted government reform and political controversy.

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