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Digital services taxes have become a point of contention between the U.S. and multiple other nations. A report from the Congressional Research Service indicates that 18 countries have enacted such taxes in recent years, with France leading the way by implementing a tax rate of 19%. These taxes target companies that provide digital goods and services within their jurisdictions, effectively ensuring that tech giants pay taxes where their services are utilized, regardless of their physical presence in those countries.