Ohio may alter data-center sales-tax breaks affecting Amazon, Meta and Google
Ohio’s data center sales-tax exemption exceeded $1.5 billion in 2025, far above an original estimate, a report says. With more than 10 states reconsidering or pausing similar breaks amid AI-driven demand and power and water concerns, Ohio is weighing changes that could affect Amazon, Meta and Google. Trump urges voters to welcome data centers despite public opposition.