On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that countries imposing digital taxes could face “substantial additional tariffs” on their exports unless they repeal such laws. According to Reuters, the Trump administration is also contemplating sanctions on EU or member state officials involved in enforcing the EU’s Digital Services Act.
Reuters:
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.
<a href=https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115092243259973570″>President Trump via Truth Social, August 25, 2025:
As the President of the United States, I will stand up to Countries that attack our incredible American Tech Companies. Digital Taxes, Digital Services Legislation, and Digital Markets Regulations are all designed to harm, or discriminate against, American Technology. They also, outrageously, give a complete pass to China’s largest Tech Companies. This must end, and end NOW! With this TRUTH, I put all Countries with Digital Taxes, Legislation, Rules, or Regulations, on notice that unless these discriminatory actions are removed, I, as President of the United States, will impose substantial additional Tariffs on that Country’s Exports to the U.S.A., and institute Export restrictions on our Highly Protected Technology and Chips. America, and American Technology Companies, are neither the “piggy bank” nor the “doormat” of the World any longer. Show respect to America and our amazing Tech Companies or, consider the consequences! Thank you for your attention to this matter.
DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Trump has also previously threatened to impose tariffs on countries like Canada and France over differences related to the digital services taxes.
Trump in February ordered his trade chief to revive investigations aimed at imposing tariffs on imports from countries that levy digital service taxes on U.S. technology companies.
MacDailyNews Note: President Trump’s Presidential Memorandum ordering the development of a comprehensive plan for restoring fairness in U.S. trade relationships and countering non-reciprocal trading arrangements, the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” is here.
See also: President Trump says Apple CEO Tim Cook called to complain about EU’s $17 billion in fines – October 17, 2024
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