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Trump is taxing the dark matter that pays America’s way
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The concept of "dark matter" in this context refers to the income the US generates from intangible assets, such as intellectual property and expertise, that are deployed abroad. This type of income is a significant contributor to the US trade balance, and efforts to tax or restrict it could have implications for the country's economic performance. The US has long been a major exporter of knowledge and expertise, with many American companies earning substantial revenues from foreign operations and licensing agreements.
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Trump is taxing the dark matter that pays America’s way
The administration’s tariff regime undermines the income the US receives from deploying knowledge abroad
13 Aug, 04:00
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