U.S. Opens Trade Probe Over France's Plan for Tax on Tech Giants

The video discusses a 301 investigation launched by the US, similar to actions taken by the Trump administration against China, to address France's proposed digital tax. The investigation could lead to tariffs, with the US trade office having a year to conclude it. Other European countries are also pursuing digital taxes, potentially leading to disputes. The digital tax targets large companies like Google and Amazon, with bipartisan support in the US for countermeasures. Congress has struggled to limit presidential trade powers, with the 301 authority allowing unilateral tariff imposition.

What actions are being considered by the Trump administration to counter France's digital tax?

What challenges does Congress face in curbing the president's trade power?