Donald Trump is threatening “substantial” tariffs and export restrictions on countries that maintain digital services taxes (DSTs), which he views as discriminatory towards American tech companies. He specifically mentioned chip exports as leverage. Canada previously scrapped its digital tax under US pressure, and Trump aims to extend this approach globally, demanding respect for American tech interests. Donald Trump is threatening “substantial” tariffs and export restrictions on countries that maintain digital services taxes (DSTs), which he views as discriminatory towards American tech companies. He specifically mentioned chip exports as leverage. Canada previously scrapped its digital tax under US pressure, and Trump aims to extend this approach globally, demanding respect for American tech interests.
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