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January 22, 2020 A 'digital tax' "is discriminatory by nature and international taxation is complicated. But if you want to impose a tax on our companies, then we will consider taxes on car manufacturers."

So the US Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, who spoke in a panel at the Davos Forum. When we talk about tariffs, added Mnuchin more generally, we are talking about a fair and balanced market. What we are doing is breaking down barriers to trade and we would like the same opportunities around the world. We want others to tear down the walls of Berlin ".

The US secretary then reiterated his satisfaction with the tariff agreement with China: "We couldn't be happier". There are no deadlines for 'phase 2'. "If it's done before the US election, great, if it takes more time, it's okay," said Mnuchin. The US representative also reiterated Trump's willingness for a major trade deal with Britain.

Cavusoglu: 'failed collaboration with EU we turned to Russia'
Turkey has decided to seek a collaboration with Russia after the one with the European Union has failed. This was stated by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos. '' After our European partners have failed to cooperate with us, we have found a way to collaborate with our Russian partners on the most pressing problems in the Middle East region, '' said the head of Turkish diplomacy. "Our collaboration with Russia clearly shows that we are ready to work with anyone to bring peace to the Middle East," he added.