US EditionTrump vows ‘substantial’ new tariffs, chip restrictions on countries with digital taxes
Trump warns that tariffs and export restrictions will target countries with digital taxes harming U.S. tech firms like Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon, aiming to eliminate discriminatory trade barriers.
- On August 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose further tariffs and export restrictions on countries imposing digital taxes and regulations targeting American tech firms.
- Trump made these warnings following ongoing disagreements over digital service taxes, including his decision to halt trade negotiations with Canada in June due to its proposed levy on U.S. technology firms.
- His administration plans export controls on highly protected technologies and chips, reflecting concerns that digital taxes, legislation, and market regulations discriminate against American technology companies.
- Trump declared that the United States and its technology firms will no longer be treated as sources to be exploited or disregarded by other countries, warning that failure to show proper respect toward U.S. tech companies would lead to serious repercussions.
- These measures may intensify trade tensions with Europe, the UK, and others as Trump seeks to pressure nations into removing digital taxes and regulatory barriers on U.S. tech companies.
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SCOOP: Congress praises Trump's warning to European Union about attacks on American tech companies
President Donald Trump’s new pressure campaign targeting countries that levy predatory taxes and regulations on American companies got immediate rave reviews from his allies in and out of Congress.“America, and American Technology Companies, are neither the ‘piggy bank’ nor the ‘doormat’ of the World any longer,” Trump posted in a lengthy Truth Social post. “Show respect to America and our amazing Tech Companies or, consider the consequences!”“T…
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Independent EspañolU.S. President Donald Trump promised to impose new tariffs and export restrictions on countries that establish digital levies or regulations that affect U.S. technology companies.
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