In response to the continuing and extensive digitalization of the economy and increasing calls by countries to tax the income of technology companies that earn revenue in a market without necessarily having a traditional physical presence in that market, USCIB sent a letter on October 4 to Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin. The letter urges Secretary Mnuchin to continue to work with the OECD and other countries to achieve the best outcome for U.S. taxpayers, the U.S. Treasury, and the U.S. economy.
“USCIB believes that any fundamental changes to the international tax rules should be achieved through a consensus-based process,” said USCIB Vice President for Taxation Policy Carol Doran Klein.
According to USCIB’s letter, the best place to conduct a consensus-based process is at the OECD where over 130 countries are participating in a project to attempt to achieve consensus on possible new rules applicable to the broad digitalized economy. The United States Treasury has, to date, been an active participant in this project, including serving as vice-chair of the steering group.
In response to an annual request by the United States Trade Representative for comments on China’s compliance with WTO commitments and notice of public hearing, USCIB gathered member input and submitted a 
Scientific assessment, policy dialogue and assessment all need to integrate business expertise and views on a more systematic basis at international, national and local levels. The private sector brings important experience and knowledge to deliver the 2030 Agenda; it is in the DNA of business to turn challenges into opportunities and to innovate and develop practical and realistic solutions for the problems we face together. Recent examples of this business commitment and action will be highlighted at the September 25 SDG Business Forum, organized by ICC with the UN GC, the International Organization of Employers and the UN, and can be found on USCIB’s 
USCIB submitted a 
