The U.S. consumer technology sector is turning its attention to Australia, urging the Trump administration to take action against what it describes as harmful foreign tax rules and policies that are stifling innovation and trade in the former nation.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), a major U.S. trade group, is the latest organization to call on the government to take a stand against Australia's regulations.

CTA represents 1,200 companies, including tech giants like Sony, Microsoft, Dell, Adobe, Samsung, Alibaba, and Accenture, the Guardian reported.

In its official submission to the White House, CTA praised President Donald Trump's stance on combating digital service taxes (DSTs) imposed by foreign countries. One example highlighted was Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the sale of imported digital products and services.

With close ties between Silicon Valley leaders and the Trump administration, the U.S. tech industry is now urging President Trump to put pressure on Australia to either relax the rules or face potential retaliatory actions.

In February, the

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