Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Countries with Digital Taxes

U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating trade tensions. He has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on any country that plans to introduce a digital services tax targeting American technology companies. The proposed tax would affect major U.S. firms like Google, Apple, and Amazon. Trump’s warning is a direct response to such plans, particularly those in the European Union. The European Union has already reacted. Officials are now weighing their next steps, as the threat could lead to a broader trade dispute. A digital services tax aims to ensure that large tech companies pay taxes in countries where they generate revenue, even if they have no physical headquarters there. Trump argues such taxes unfairly target American businesses.