USTR announces August hearing on Section 301 digital services tax probe

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative will hold a hearing on its Section 301 investigation into a French digital services tax on Aug. 19, according to a draft Federal Register notice set to be published this week. The investigation, announced on July 10, was blasted by France on Thursday, with French officials calling on the U.S. to work harder on an international solution. The U.S., citing statements from French officials, believes the tax is intended to hit large, U.S.-based...