Global Quote by Doug McMillon
“I think the first thing that goes through my mind, when I think about corporate tax, is that we need to think about where we set the rate on a global basis, and make sure that the U.S. is competitive.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Annual Shareholder Meeting, Walmart, 2023
Advocates setting corporate tax rates globally to keep the U.S. competitive.
In simple terms: Calls for worldwide tax rate alignment for US advantage.
Support balanced global tax policy.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- multinational corporations
- policy negotiations
- investment decisions
- government lobbying
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can global tax standards be enforced?
- What are the risks of a low US tax rate?
International coordination is complex and may face resistance.