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Tholos Foundation Partners on International Tax Burden Index, USA Ranks Second-Best
The Tholos Foundation partnered with the Paris-based free-market think tank Institut économique Molinari (IEM) for the publication of the second edition of “The Tax Burden on Global Workers: A Comparative Index,” authored by James Rogers and Nicolas Marques of IEM. In the index, South Africa and the United…
Tholos Statement on Proposed Vape Legalization in Thailand
Earlier today, the Tholos Foundation sent a letter to members of Thailand’s National Assembly, articulating the benefits of tobacco harm reduction and highlighting crucial evidence regarding a legislative proposal that would legalize and regulate e-cigarettes in the country. “Thailand’s legislative proposal is indicative of a larger shift in e-cigarette policy…
Tholos Statement on E-Cigarette Legalization in the Philippines
Yesterday, legislation in the Philippines that legalizes e-cigarette sale, distribution, and use officially became law after two Presidents elected not to veto the legislation. The Tholos Foundation sent a letter to President Duterte on June 3rd, 2022, encouraging him to consider the benefits that e-cigarette legalization would have on public…
Tholos Submits Opinion to Bangladesh Regarding E-Cigarette and HNB Prohibition
Earlier today, the Tholos Foundation submitted official comments to the Healthy Ministry of Bangladesh in regards to the proposed ban on e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn products, and oral nicotine pouches. The submission aimed at educating Bangladeshi health officials and lawmakers about the health benefits that current cigarette smokers can achieve by switching…
Tholos Foundation Submission Informs European Commission of THR Benefits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2022 Today, the Tholos Foundation submitted comments to the European Commission’s request for feedback on the legislative framework for tobacco control in Europe. In the submission, Tholos’ Consumer Policy Fellow Karl Abramson offered scientific studies and proven data showing the public health benefits that come…
Tholos Statement on Sweden Protecting Flavored Vape Access
NEWS RELEASE: June 21, 2022 Contact: Tim Andrews [email protected] (Director of Consumer Issues, Tholos Foundation) Stockholm, Sweden – Earlier today, Sweden’s national legislature, the Riksdag, voted down a measure to ban all flavored nicotine-containing vape liquid. The Tholos Foundation would like to highlight the position held…
International Policy
Taxpayer Groups from 40 Countries Urge Rejection of OECD’s Global Minimum Tax
In partnership with the World Taxpayers Associations, Americans for Tax Reform is leading a large international coalition of 76 conservative groups and activists from 40 different nations to oppose the implementation of a global minimum corporate tax rate.
International Policy
Big-Spending EU Bureaucrats Want To Fleece American Companies Again
The European Union can't keep up with the pace of innovation, growth, and success of American technology companies. This was true in the past but became undoubtedly apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Policy
Will Biden Defend America Against Europe’s Tax-Hungry Bureaucrats?
European nations and many other countries around the world have unilaterally departed from over 100 years of accepted tax principles and imposed discriminatory digital taxes on U.S. companies based on global revenue. These new taxes pose unprecedented dangers to tax competition, innovation, and American and European economic growth and will lead to a dramatic and irreversible shift for the international tax system.
International Policy
Australia’s Misguided Attack on American Companies
America is the most innovative country in the world because American workers hustle to innovate and create new products and services. Competition is the key element to always strive for excellence and no government should be able to pick winners and losers. Unfortunately, at least one bureaucracy in Australia does not like the competition.