Sen. Portman Issues Statement on Section 301 Investigation Into French Digital Services Tax
July 11, 2019
July 11, 2019
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Trade Representative's decision to open a Section 301 investigation into the French digital services tax proposal:
"The French digital services tax, like similar proposals before it, discriminates against U.S. companies, results in double taxation, and creates new barriers to transatlantic trade.
"Unilateral actions that target U.S. companies and U.S. revenue . . .
"The French digital services tax, like similar proposals before it, discriminates against U.S. companies, results in double taxation, and creates new barriers to transatlantic trade.
"Unilateral actions that target U.S. companies and U.S. revenue . . .