How the Digital Services Tax Reshapes Big Tech in 2026

Lucas and Luna explore the digital services tax (DST) — a levy on revenue from user data, advertising, and platform services. They trace its origins to the EU's 2018 proposal, explain how countries like France and the UK adopted their own versions, and examine the 2026 landscape where a global deal under the OECD remains stalled. Using real numbers — like France's 3% rate and the $500 million it collected from tech giants in 2025 — they show how DSTs affect corporate behavior, tax planning, and international trade tensions. They also discuss the US response, including tariff threats and the 2023 retaliatory tariffs on French goods. The episode drills into one specific question: are DSTs a temporary fix or a permanent feature of the tax system? With the OECD's Pillar One still unresolved, Lucas and Luna argue that DSTs are reshaping how countries tax digital value, forcing companies like Alphabet and Meta to rethink their revenue structures. #DigitalServicesTax #DST #BigTech #OECD #TaxPolicy #InternationalTax #FranceDST #UKDST #PillarOne #Alphabet #Meta #UserData #DigitalEconomy #TradeTensions #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TaxReform Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo