Bessent Cites Digital Services Tax as Sticking Point in EU Talks

Who handles trade in the EU? The US isn’t sure.

Even after several visits by EU officials to Washington to discuss trade, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he doesn’t know who to talk to on the Brussels side to hash out a deal.

The minister like Henry Kissinger: “In Europe I don't know who to call.” Fight with Amazon over tariffs. But here comes the discount on car fares. In Europe, the Hungarian Parliament approves Viktor Orbán's proposal against the 'politicized' court, which wants to try Benjamin Netanyahu. Applause by Matteo Salvini. Antonio Tajani sticks it out: “Italy remains.” The special contains two articlesContinue reading

EU must address 'internal' divisions to avoid tariffs, top US official says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the EU has "some internal matters to decide before they can engage in an external negotiation" with Washington.

Bessent Cites Digital Services Tax as Sticking Point in EU Talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the European Union has some “internal matters” to sort out before the bloc can enter into trade negotiations with the US, singling out a tax on digital services levied by some countries.

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US Secretary of State Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that the US expects European countries to abolish digital taxes that are imposed on US companies. He stressed that this is a key condition for trade negotiations with the European Union on tariffs.