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The world’s response to America’s Revolution
by ian bremmer

The world’s response to America’s Revolution

Last week, I wrote about the political revolution that President Donald Trump has launched in the United States and how it has made America a fundamentally unreliable player on the world stage.

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland takes part in a press conference in Ottawa, Canada, on Jan. 29, 2024.
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Canada’s threatened tax on tech giants risks trade war

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland plans to unveil the federal budget on April 16, a release that will be keenly watched north and south of the border, particularly by Big Tech.

​Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland.
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Will Trudeau’s digital services tax lead to trade dispute?

The Liberals just announced plans to introduce a 3% digital services tax on big tech companies, setting Ottawa up for a likely showdown with Washington.

​Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks to journalists on Parliament Hill.
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Expect a ‘big fight’ over digital service tax

The US ambassador has once again warned Canada that it should expect consequences if it proceeds with a plan to impose a digital service tax on the tech giants.

Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau pop out of two laptops facing each other
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Ottawa, Washington at odds over digital tax plan

The Canadian government has outlined its plans for a digital services tax, which will hit online retailers and social media platforms with a 3% tax on Canadian revenue.

Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau pop out of two laptops facing each other
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Trudeau’s fight with big tech could bleed into US election

And it's all about ... a digital services tax.

OECD logo seen on a smartphone and a computer screen.
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Canada flies solo on digital services tax

‘Tis the summer for Trudeau vs. Big Tech.