In Louis Begleys Matters of Honour, there is a similar passage. A big international company in France uses loopholes to not pay taxes, until France strikes back

In Louis Begleys Matters of Honour, there is a similar passage. A big international company in France uses loopholes to not pay taxes, until France strikes back with devastating outcome for the company (don't worry, knowing that spoils nothing important). I think the point is that countries make the law, and companies thinking they can use use the law to act against the interest of countries won't end well. There is precedent.