Trump threatens to levy new tariffs against nations that ‘harm’ American tech firms and ‘give a pass to China’

Trump threatens to levy new tariffs against nations that ‘harm’ American tech firms and ‘give a pass to China’

Many countries, particularly in Europe, have levied taxes on the sales revenue of digital service providers, including Alphabet’s Google, Meta’s Facebook, Apple and Amazon. The issue has been a longstanding trade irritant for multiple US administrations

U.S. President Trump makes an announcement on 2026 FIFA World Cup, at the White House. File image/Reuters