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U.S. Set to Abandon Controversial "Revenge Tax" Plan

6/27/2025

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The U.S. Treasury Department is on the verge of scrapping the controversial "revenge tax" under Section 899, which targeted foreign investors. In a strategic agreement with G7 allies, the U.S. seeks to shield its companies from foreign taxes, easing Wall Street's worries and averting possible backlash from other nations.

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Story summary

The U.S. Treasury Department is on the verge of scrapping the controversial "revenge tax" under Section 899, which targeted foreign investors. In a strategic agreement with G7 allies, the U.S. seeks to shield its companies from foreign taxes, easing Wall Street's worries and averting possible backlash from other nations.