Trump Warns of 100% Retaliatory Tariffs on Countries Imposing Digital Services Taxes

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that any country imposing a Digital Services Tax (DST) on American corporations would face a 100% retaliatory tariff on all products exported to the United States. In a statement via social media, Trump noted that several European nations are advancing plans to implement such taxes on U.S. firms. He formally warned that any implementation of these tax policies will trigger immediate retaliatory measures covering all goods from the offending country.

Trump emphasized that this new tariff regime would supersede existing or pending trade agreements. The announcement follows tensions regarding France's implementation of a 3% levy on digital services revenue for companies generating over 25 million euros domestically and 750 million euros globally. French President Emmanuel Macron has previously maintained that France will proceed with the tax despite U.S. pressure. The situation highlights growing uncertainty in international trade policy and significant legal risks for global operations.