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India proposes to drop 'Google tax' amid US trade pressure

By Freny Patel ( March 26, 2025, 09:35 GMT | Insight) -- India proposes to remove the “Google tax,” an equalization levy that primarily targets American tech giants, including Google, Meta, and Amazon. The Indian government's decision signals a strategic effort to smooth ongoing bilateral trade negotiations with the United States after President Donald Trump last month announced proposals to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries including India. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed removal of the 6 percent equalization levy on online advertising is aimed at addressing international economic uncertainty. Scrapping of the levy is expected to come into effect on April 1. India proposes to remove the “Google tax,” an equalization levy that primarily targets American tech giants, including Google, Meta, and Amazon....

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