Trump wants ‘fair treatment’ in fight over Labor’s levy on tech giants to pay for news, US trade group warns
The US National Foreign Trade Council criticized Australia’s expanded News Bargaining Incentive, warning it could affect US‑Australian trade relations. The Australian government plans to require major tech platforms, now including LinkedIn, to either make commercial deals with news outlets or pay a higher levy. Critics argue the measure does not go far enough, especially regarding AI platforms, and call for higher funding for journalism.
- ▪The National Foreign Trade Council expressed disappointment with Australia’s plan to broaden the News Bargaining Incentive to cover more US tech companies, including Microsoft’s LinkedIn.
- ▪The proposed incentive would force tech giants to make at least six individual deals with news publishers or pay an increased levy, aiming to raise $200‑$250 million for Australian media.
- ▪Former ACCC chair Rod Sims warned that the plan excludes AI platforms and should provide greater financial support to news organisations.
- ▪The NFTC warned that the Trump administration may view the expanded incentive as part of a deteriorating tax and investment climate for American companies in Australia.
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The National Foreign Trade Council has issued a veiled warning about how Donald Trump may respond to Australia’s proposed News Bargaining Incentive. Photograph: Daniel Heuer/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe National Foreign Trade Council has issued a veiled warning about how Donald Trump may respond to Australia’s proposed News Bargaining Incentive. Photograph: Daniel Heuer/ReutersAustralian politicsTrump wants ‘fair treatment’ in fight over Labor’s levy on tech giants to pay for news, US trade group warnsNational Foreign Trade Council ‘disappointed’ at move to expand News Bargaining Incentive but Australian experts say government is not going far enough Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Josh ButlerTue 4…
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