US to probe French plan to tax tech companies

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US to probe French plan to tax tech companies

Wants 'unfair' protectionist policy dropped.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered an investigation into France's planned tax on technology companies, a probe that could lead to the United States imposing new tariffs or other trade restrictions. "The United States is very concerned that the digital services tax which is expected ...

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