Liz Truss: UK tax policy on tech corporations is 'not a matter for the US'

Liz Truss has taken a swipe at Washington, saying the US cannot decide the UK's tax policy in relation to tech corporations. Responding to a question from the Labour MP Jonathan Reynolds on whether the government would back down in the face of American pressure over an announced digital services tax, the international trade secretary said 'UK tax policy is a matter for the UK chancellor'
Trade secretary takes swipe at Washington, saying US can't decide UK tax policy on tech giants – live news

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