U.S. Trade Representative Requests Trade Dispute Settlement Consultations With Canada Over New Digital Services Tax; Says Tax Is Discriminatory And May Violate USMCA; USTR Could Seek Dispute Settlement Panel If Issues Aren't Resolved Within 75 Days
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The U.S. Trade Representative has requested trade dispute settlement consultations with Canada over a new digital services tax, which is considered discriminatory and potentially in violation of the USMCA. If unresolved within 75 days, a dispute settlement panel may be sought.
August 30, 2024 | 6:01 pm
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The U.S. Trade Representative's challenge to Canada's digital services tax could impact Canadian equities, potentially affecting the iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC).
The U.S. challenge to Canada's tax could lead to trade tensions, negatively impacting Canadian equities, which EWC tracks.
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The trade dispute over Canada's digital services tax may have broader implications for U.S. markets, potentially affecting the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY).
While the dispute is specific to Canada, broader market sentiment could be influenced, affecting SPY indirectly.
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