Bricks-and-mortar retailers have become the first US business group to be disappointed by Republicans since their midterm election gains, as party leaders indicated that a bill to end tax-free internet shopping was doomed.
Retailers such as Walmart, Target and Best Buy have long railed against a perceived loophole that they say gives ecommerce rivals an unfair advantage by enabling many online shoppers to avoid sales tax.
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