The Carney government is scrapping the new Digital Services Tax after trade talks with the US broke down over the issue. Tim Powers speaks with David Pierce, Vice President with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, about why the new tax was so controversial and why the Americans wanted it gone.

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<p>The Carney government is scrapping the new Digital Services Tax after trade talks with the US broke down over the issue. Tim Powers speaks with David Pierce, Vice President with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, about why the new tax was so controversial and why the Americans wanted it gone.</p>
<p>Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.</p>