Notice of Action in the Section 301 Investigation of Turkey's Digital Services Tax

Summary

The U.S. Trade Representative has announced a determination that Turkey's Digital Services Tax is unreasonable or discriminatory, leading to the imposition of 25% additional duties on specified Turkish products, with a 180-day suspension period.

Original source language: Federal Register — Trade RepresentativeOpen original release →

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