U.S. Chamber calls for 301 Investigation into Canada's DST

Yesterday, the U.S. Chamber submitted a letter to Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, with copy to the National Security Council, urging USTR to initiate an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into Canada's newly enacted digital services tax (DST). This latest action by the Chamber builds on our ongoing advocacy efforts to voice our concerns regarding the retroactive and discriminatory nature of this tax against U.S. companies, which presents an unreasonable burden on U.S. commerce and contravenes Canada's trade obligations. The Chamber expressed these views during our inaugural delegation visit to Ottawa, Canada, in June in meetings with the executive and legislative branches of the Government of Canada. We have also released the following written statements in coordination with like-minded trade associations:

‌American Chamber of Commerce in Canada (AmCham Canada), Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and U.S. Chamber's joint statement on Canada's Digital Services Tax Act (February 28, 2024)

• Multi-association letter to USTR on Canada's Digital Services Tax (June 10, 2024)
• U.S. Chamber and AmCham Canada Statement on Canada’s Adoption of the Digital Services Tax Act (June 20, 2024)

‌The letter to Ambassador Tai can be viewed by following the link below.

‌The Chamber remains committed to press the U.S. and Canadian governments to take swift action to correct course on the DST and other worrisome bills that threaten the competitiveness of Canada's digital ecosystem.