I just stumbled on this executive order which hasn't been reported here... It has huge significance on the global stage.

The OECD is a global standard setting body primarily focused on monitoring of assets and tax. They are working on a two pillar approach to basically implement a global system of taxation.

"Don't worry" (TM), it's only for big companies so it doesnt apply to you. For now.

Well, one of the presidential orders withdrew the US from the primary tax treaty. Living in a non-US jurisdiction, this is very big news. I am actually quite excited about this one. I hope other countries follow this example.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/the-organization-for-economic-co-operation-and-development-oecd-global-tax-deal-global-tax-deal/

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Wow....if we got rid of this and income tax. Why would I go live in a European country and pay their taxes?

The order doesn't hint at getting rid of taxes, it even says the US should identify other countries engaged in "harmful tax policies", meaning it's very much "let's make sure everyone is taxed", it just making sure global bodies don't dictate US taxes.

Sure, but combined with another piece of legislation on income taxes, it could make it considerable more expensive for me to move abroad.

Currently I guess I'd pay 10-15% more living in Europe, however if the US shifted the tax burden to tariffs, costs would rise in the US but my take home would be more. Moving over to Europe on the same US wage but paying local taxes would likely make the 10-15% increase more like 40%.

Game theory wise, why would I do that? It was an appealing idea at 10-15%.

I approve!