On 21 February 2025, U.S. President Trump signed a memorandum on "Defending American Companies and Innovators From Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties". Among other things, this includes the renewal of Section 301 investigations into foreign digital service taxes (DSTs). The following is a fact sheet on the memorandum. --- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Issues Directive to Prevent the Unfair Exploitation of American Innovation SAFEGUARDING AMERICA’S SOVEREIGNTY OVER ITS ECONOMY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a memorandum to defend American companies and innovators from overseas extortion. This Administration will consider responsive actions like tariffs to combat...