Type:Notice
Citation:86 FR 2480
Reading Time:about 3 minutes
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has decided that Turkey's Digital Services Tax (DST) is unfair and discriminates against U.S. businesses, causing problems for U.S. trade. The tax targets companies based on digital services and revenue criteria, disadvantaging American companies. This conclusion came after an investigation and consultations with Turkey, during which public opinions and expert advice were considered. The USTR plans to take further actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act in response to these findings.
Simple Explanation
Turkey made a rule that makes it harder for big American companies to sell stuff online, and the U.S. trade group thinks that's not fair, so they plan to do something about it.