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How is this not exactly the same as the EU putting targeted taxes on major US technology companies to stop money from leaving their market?



These companies have offices and employees in Europe - it's hard to argue that they are not substantially doing business in Europe when they have employees, facilities and customers in Europe.

Compare that to some mid sized retailer located in one country who adds international shipping as an option




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