US Republicans fear UK Chagos Islands deal will boost China – POLITICO

US Republicans fear UK Chagos Islands deal will boost China – POLITICO

The British government insisted its U.S. allies were foursquare behind the move, after a report claimed Washington raised concerns about the decision with the U.K. But top Republican lawmakers echoed criticism from Conservatives in Britain that conceding to the long-standing Mauritian campaign for control of the islands could be a mistake.  Idaho Senator James Risch, … Read more

Hurry up and tax Google, Apple, EU urges the world

Hurry up and tax Google, Apple, EU urges the world

EU finance ministers will call on G20 countries to finalize global corporate tax reforms that would hit international companies such as U.S. tech giants Google, Amazon and Apple, according to a document obtained by POLITICO. The EU’s “Terms of Reference,” drawn up by national treasury officials, will serve as the basis of the bloc’s negotiating … Read more