Trump Orders Revival of Tariffs on Countries with Digital Service Taxes Targeting US Tech Firms

Washington D.C. - President Donald Trump has directed his trade chief to reinstate investigations aimed at imposing tariffs on imports from countries that levy digital service taxes on U.S. technology companies. This action targets nations including Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, India, Austria, and Canada, which tax revenue from digital services provided by companies like Google, Meta, Apple, and Amazon. The USTR will investigate countries that use a digital tax to discriminate against US companies. Trump's memo also directs his administration to review policies in the EU and Britain that may undermine free speech or foster censorship. The move follows Trump's earlier decision to withdraw the U.S. from a global tax deal involving nearly 140 countries.