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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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Your daily horoscope: May 30, 2025

 

You can, if you wish, charm the birds from the trees but if you leave our feathered friends alone and focus instead on your life goals you will soon be flying as high as they are. Why keep your feet on the ground when your prospects are unlimited?

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

No matter how chaotic the world around you may be at the moment it won’t stop you pushing on towards your ultimate goal. Mind planet Mercury will make it easy for you to focus on what matters to you personally – as for the rest, just ignore it.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

You may not be in the mood to listen to advice but don’t be too stubborn about it because friends and family members can see things that you appear to have missed. Adopting a contrary viewpoint may not be in your best interests.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

The sun’s union with Mercury in your sign will clarify your thinking and enable you to focus with laser-like intensity on what you most need to do. Anyone who thinks you can be persuaded to tone down your ambitions needs their head examined.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

You need to get over the fact that something you attempted did not work out the way you intended. Just because you got it wrong does not mean you were wrong to try it. Now move on and try something even more adventurous.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

You don’t need to be told by others how wonderful you are, you know that already, but it’s nice to be reminded that friends and loved ones value your presence in their lives. Now let them know that you value them every bit as much.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

Mercury, your ruler, joins forces with the sun today, making this the perfect time to get your head together about the direction your life needs to be moving over the next few months. The clearer your career goals the closer you will be to success.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

If you feel the need to rock the boat a bit today by all means do so. You are under no obligation to desist from saying things just because they might upset people of a sensitive disposition. Maybe that’s their problem, maybe they need to toughen up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

If you are smart you will readily admit that you don’t know everything and that it’s okay to learn from the people around you. Leave your ego at home today and seek out knowledge that can enrich you both emotionally and financially.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

You may not be the most cautious member of the zodiac but cosmic activity in your opposite sign means you must take account of what loved ones and work colleagues are doing before pushing ahead with your own objectives. Don’t work against them, work with them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

With so many opportunities available to you now you may be confused as to what is the best route to take. Sit quietly for a bit, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and listen to what the intuitive side of your mind has to say.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

A Sun-Mercury link in the most dynamic area of your chart means now is the time to organize your thoughts and set yourself goals of a creative nature. The universe is very much on your side at the moment, so don’t hold back in your plans.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

You may think you know someone very well but what they do today will shock you into understanding that you have been taking them for granted. Don’t take it personally if they do the opposite of what you suggest. Let them make their own decisions.

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