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Trump threatens UK tariffs over digital tax

President Trump has threatened the UK with 'a big tariff' if it does not drop its digital service tax on American tech giants.

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President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 'a big tariff' on the United Kingdom if it does not repeal its digital services tax. The tax targets large American tech companies like Apple, Alphabet (Google), and Meta. This threat marks a significant rift with one of the US's traditionally most compliant allies, a relationship already strained by disagreements over the war in Iran. The UK was one of the first countries to secure a tariff deal after the so-called 'Liberation Day' showdown in April 2025.
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5d ago@visegrad24

Trump's latest statement directly reiterates the threat of tariffs, confirming the issue remains active.

5d agoGeopolitics Watch

The message adds that Trump specifically threatened 'a big tariff' and names the companies Apple, Alphabet, and Meta as targets of the UK tax.

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