Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz unpacks how Trump’s threat of tariffs forced Canada to back down on its digital tax—a move that could embolden similar bullying tactics against other nations. The bigger issue? Whether countries will stand united to fairly tax tech giants or fold under pressure, leaving billions in potential revenue on the table.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about Canada—it’s a test case for how powerful economies can strong-arm smaller ones into dropping policies that target corporate tax avoidance. If nations don’t push back collectively, tech giants (and the U.S.) could keep dodging fair contributions, shifting the tax burden onto everyday people. Stiglitz frames it as a fight over who pays their fair share—and who gets away with playing dirty.