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11/23/2021

Joint Statement from the United States and Turkey Regarding a Compromise on a Transitional Approach to Existing U…

Joint Statement from the United States and Turkey Regarding a
Compromise on a Transitional Approach to Existing Unilateral
Measures During the Interim Period Before Pillar 1 Is in Effect
November 22, 2021

1. On October 8, 2021, the United States and Turkey joined 134 other members of the
OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework (including Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and the United
Kingdom) in reaching political agreement on the Statement on a Two-Pillar Solution to
Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalization of the Economy.
2. On October 21, 2021, the United States, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and the United
Kingdom reached a political compromise on a transitional approach to existing Unilateral
Measures while implementing Pillar 1 (“Unilateral Measures Compromise”). The Unilateral
Measures Compromise is reflected in the joint statement that was issued by those six
countries on that date (“October 21 Joint Statement”).
3. The United States and Turkey have agreed that the same terms that apply under the
Unilateral Measures Compromise shall apply as between the United States and Turkey
with respect to Turkeyʼs Digital Service Tax and the United Statesʼ trade actions regarding
the Digital Service Tax. Accordingly, the Unilateral Measures Compromise described in the
October 21 Joint Statement is incorporated by reference into this joint statement
between the United States and Turkey.
4. The United States and Turkey will remain in close contact to ensure that there is a
common understanding of the respective commitments under this agreement and
endeavor to resolve any further di erences of views on this matter through constructive
dialogue.

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