US criticises EU tax investigations into Apple, others

(Telecompaper) The Treasury has warned the European Union of possible repercussions if it attempts to claim back billions in tax from major US multinationals such as Apple. The Treasury said its officials have met with European Commission counterparts several times in recent months on the matter, and the US finance ministry has now issued a white paper outlining its position. The Commission has been investigating a number of advance tax rulings issued by EU member states that are suspected of gi