US Trade Reps Urge Australia Not to Rush Google, Facebook Payment Law

US Trade Reps Urge Australia Not to Rush Google, Facebook Payment Law
The mobile app icons of Google and Facebook on a smartphone in Sydney, Australia on Dec. 9, 2020 The Epoch Times
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U.S. trade representatives have urged Australia to scrap proposed laws that will make it the first country in the world to force tech giants to pay local media companies for news content.

Assistant Trade Representatives Daniel Bahar and Karl Ehlers called on the government not to rush the laws and to work towards developing a voluntary code if possible.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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