US warns of WTO action over 'discriminatory' digital services taxes on tech companies

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Treasury official Chip Harter asks EU countries to go for tax reform at the OECD

The US has warned France and other European Union (EU) countries that it may file a complaint at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over "discriminatory" new taxes on US internet and technology com...

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