In a shocking twist, tech giants Amazon, Google, Meta, and Uber have been slapped with a retroactive tax bill totaling $2 billion. This hefty financial blow comes as former President Trump pulls the plug on trade discussions with Canada, citing the need to protect U.S. tech interests. The backdrop of this controversy is Canada’s digital services tax, which has irked the U.S. and led to retaliatory measures.

Key points include:

• Massive Tax Bill: $2 billion due from tech giants.
• Trade Talks Suspended: Trump halts discussions with Canada.
• Digital Services Tax: What's fueling this financial and political clash?

Here's the full scoop.