USTR Taking No Section 301 Action on India, Italy, Turkey DSTs

Section 301 investigations of India, Italy and Turkey digital service taxes found each country “discriminates against U.S. companies, is inconsistent with prevailing principles of international taxation” and burdens or restricts U.S. commerce, said the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Wednesday. “USTR is not taking any specific actions in connection with the findings at this time but will continue to evaluate all available options,” it said. The Indian, Italian and Turkish embassies in Washington didn’t respond to questions Thursday.