Trump threatens tariffs on countries that tax US tech firms
Donald Trump said countries that impose digital taxes or similar rules on American technology companies could face higher tariffs.
Donald Trump has warned that countries levying digital taxes or comparable regulations on US technology companies may be hit with tariffs, escalating his pressure campaign on foreign governments. The Republican leader made the threat on Friday, according to Al Jazeera.
The comments target measures that several countries have used to tax large online platforms and other American tech firms operating abroad. Trump has previously argued that such policies unfairly single out US companies.
His latest warning adds to a broader trade stance that links market access to how other governments treat American businesses. The move could deepen tensions with allies and trading partners that have adopted digital services taxes or are considering similar rules.
The issue has become a recurring point of dispute between Washington and foreign capitals as governments seek new ways to tax the digital economy.
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