US Exempts Itself from Global Tax Agreement for Multinationals
TL;DR
A global agreement involving nearly 150 countries aims to prevent large firms from relocating their profits to low-tax jurisdictions. However, the United States was exempt from this pact, causing discontent among groups advocating for greater tax transparency.
Global Tax Agreement
A global agreement involving nearly 150 countries aims to prevent large companies from relocating their profits to jurisdictions with low taxes. However, the United States was exempted from this pact, which has caused discontent among groups fighting for greater tax transparency.
Details of the Agreement
Finalized by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the plan establishes a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%. However, large U.S. multinationals, as a result of negotiations during the Trump administration, will not be subject to this rule.
Reactions and Impact
The decision to exempt American companies has generated negative reactions among experts advocating for global tax reform. Groups of lawyers and economists fear that this loophole will encourage capital flight and weaken the effectiveness of the agreement.
Future Prospects
With the U.S. exemption, the success of this global agreement may be compromised. The absence of unity around a tax policy could result in economic insecurity, undermining the already complex global tax dynamics.
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