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News in English (USA) / 07.01.2026 / 13:00

U.S. Companies Secure Exemptions from Global Minimum Tax Deal

In a significant development for American multinational corporations, the U.S. has reached a historic agreement that exempts them from the global minimum corporate tax targeting profits of large multinationals. More than 145 countries have agreed to updates in the global tax deal, which now accommodates U.S. interests by excluding U.S.-headquartered companies from a proposed 15% tax. This arrangement, celebrated by U.S. Treasury officials, marks a considerable shift in international tax negotiations and underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding corporate taxation in a globalized economy. Congressional support has been noted, with lawmakers praising the exemption as a critical victory for American manufacturers and businesses.
U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov), The Guardian, Tax Justice Network, CFO Dive, Financial Times, Reuters, The FACT Coalition, Bloomberg.com, news.bloombergtax.com, The Wall Street Journal