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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. Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Casting Doubt on U.K. Trade Deal

A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade has blocked former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, raising concerns about the future of the U.K.-U.S. trade deal. The court determined that Trump exceeded his authority when imposing the tariffs, which were originally justified under emergency economic measures.

The U.K. had negotiated a trade agreement with the U.S. to mitigate the impact of these tariffs, particularly on industries such as steel, aluminum, and automotive exports. However, with the court’s decision effectively nullifying many of Trump’s tariff policies, questions arise about whether the U.K. will still benefit from the deal or if renegotiations will be necessary.

While the ruling provides relief for businesses affected by the tariffs, uncertainty remains as the White House has vowed to appeal the decision. Trade experts suggest that ongoing negotiations between the U.K. and the U.S. could be disrupted, as the legal landscape surrounding tariffs continues to evolve.

For now, British exporters and policymakers will be closely watching the developments, assessing how this ruling might reshape trade relations between the two nations.

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