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Trump threatens 100% tariff on countries putting 'Digital Services Tax on American Companies'
Trump said the penalty would override existing trade deals and target countries he says are moving to tax American technology firms.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on goods from any country implementing a Digital Services Tax on American Companies, posting on Truth Social that the measure would supersede existing trade deals.
- Trump previously threatened countries over digital services taxes, citing a 2% levy on major American Technology firms with global revenues exceeding 500 million, where over 25 million is generated from British users.
- A 2025 Treasury review shows the levy raised more than 800 million in 2024-25, up from 678 million in 2023-24; Trump cited European discussions regarding "imminent" implementation as justification for the retaliatory tariffs.
- The proposed 100% TARIFF would apply immediately if countries proceed, superseding trade agreements whether signed or not, as Trump argues these foreign tax measures discriminate against American business.
- Last year, Trump similarly threatened tariffs against countries moving to tax digital services, claiming such regulations are designed to harm American Technology, establishing a pattern of escalating trade pressure.
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Trump threatens tariff over digital services tax
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on all goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on Ameri‑ can companies Friday, inflaming transatlantic trade tensions a day after European Union countries met Trump's July 4…
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President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to impose a 100 percent tariff on European countries if they impose a digital services tax on American companies.
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The tax affects American technology giants such as Apple, Google, Meta and Amazon.
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