POLAND PUSHES AHEAD WITH 3% DIGITAL TAX DESPITE US THREATS

Poland's Finance Ministry plans to advance the digital services tax targeting major online platforms, joining other European nations implementing similar levies on tech giants. The tax would apply to companies with significant digital revenue streams operating in the country. The US has indicated it may respond with tariffs if Poland enacts the measure. Washington has previously challenged digital taxes globally, viewing them as discriminatory toward American technology companies. Poland's push reflects broader European efforts to tax digital platforms more aggressively. The European Union has also pursued its own digital tax initiatives and enforcement mechanisms targeting tech companies' tax practices. Domanski's statement signals that Warsaw is willing to face potential consequences to secure additional revenue from digital services. The specifics of the legislation, including implementation timelines and exemption thresholds, remain under development.