Amazon to Exit Texas in Tax Dispute

Amazon.com Inc. is closing a Dallas-area fulfillment center and canceling a planned expansion of its operations in Texas after the online retailer failed to reach an agreement with the state over taxes.

In an email to staff, Dave Clark, the company's operations chief for North America, said the state's "unfavorable regulatory climate" prompted the decision.

"Despite much hard work ...

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