"In Nicolas Sarkozy's second crisis-budget plan, which raised taxes to try to plug the deficit, he raised VAT on books from 5.5% to 7%. ... Booksellers' unions are up in arms against the measure, which comes into force in April ... Some booksellers have hinted at a possible 'labelling strike' where they simply refuse to stick on new price tags."...
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