Labor says a new tax designed to push technology giants into paying local news outlets for their content is a key priority despite fears the Trump administration will retaliate over the laws.
US President Donald Trump over the weekend suspended trade talks with Canada over its plan to impose a digital services tax on technology firms, which he called “a direct and blatant attack on our country”.
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Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com
