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Donald Trump has threatened to impose significant tariffs on the United Kingdom in response to the country's digital services tax targeting US technology firms. Britain's Revenue and Customs Department stated there is a misalignment between where profits are earned and where they are taxed. tech giants currently pay the tax, which Trump claims targets U.S. President Trump stated he intends to discuss the UK digital services tax during an upcoming meeting with King Charles. Trump told Reuters the tax specifically targets U.S. The British Prime Minister's office confirmed it does not intend to scrap the tax. The government has prepared plans to introduce harsh 50 percent tariffs on all goods. This move was reportedly linked to the necessity of appeasing Donald Trump. Inflation is projected to potentially hit 4% by this summer, including the impact of tariffs.

Donald Trump has threatened to impose significant tariffs on the United Kingdom in response to the country's digital services tax targeting US technology firms. Britain's Revenue and Customs Department stated there is a misalignment between where profits are earned and where they are taxed. tech giants currently pay the tax, which Trump claims targets U.S. President Trump stated he intends to discuss the UK digital services tax during an upcoming meeting with King Charles. Trump told Reuters the tax specifically targets U.S. The British Prime Minister's office confirmed it does not intend to scrap the tax. The government has prepared plans to introduce harsh 50 percent tariffs on all goods. This move was reportedly linked to the necessity of appeasing Donald Trump. Inflation is projected to potentially hit 4% by this summer, including the impact of tariffs. Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special representative for investment and economic cooperation, stated that new US tariffs on European automobiles and trucks will harm the EU industrial sector. He noted these tariffs, combined with the ongoing energy crisis, could act as a fatal blow to European industry. Dmitriev's comments suggest a risk of critical shortages in high-precision missiles during future large-scale conflicts and the depletion of arsenals in potential confrontations with Iran.

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Sources · 7 independent

Mastodon

“Trump threatens ‘big tariff’ on UK over digital tax on US tech firms”

WBUR Boston

“President Trump has threatened to impose a big tariff on Britain if it doesn't drop a 2% digital services tax.”

Bluesky Social

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BR24

“vor allem bei Fällen vom Müttersterblichkeit. Zum Beispiel, wenn eine Mutter in einem abgelegenen Krankenhaus ihr Kind zur Welt bringt. Wenn ein Krankenwagen vom Krankenhaus...”

KQED FM

“The President told Reuters he will bring up the tax in his meeting with King Charles, adding, quote, I'm going to talk about everything.”

WBUR Boston

“President Trump has threatened to impose a big terror Their Housing NPR's Barbara Sprunt reports attempts to fund the department fund Britain if it doesn't drop a 2% digital services tax.”

WBUR Boston

“Trump says the tax targets U.S. tech. Britain's Revenue and Customs Department says there's a misalignment between where profits are earned and taxed.”

Radio Sputnik

“было связано с необходимостью задобрить Дональд Трампа. И правительством было подготовлено планы по введению жестких пошлин, 50-процентных пошлин, На все.”

KQED FM

“President Trump has threatened to impose a big tariff on Britain if it doesn't drop a 2% digital services tax.”

NPR

“President Trump has threatened to impose a big tariff on Britain if it doesn't drop a 2% digital services tax.”

NPR

“Trump has threatened to impose a big tariff on Britain if it doesn't drop a 2% digital services tax.”

KIRO FM Seattle

“President Trump threatens a tariff increase next week for the European Union.”

Radio Sputnik

“новые пошлины США на европейские автомобили и грузовики в сочетании с энерго-кризисом станут смертельным ударом для промышленного сектора Евросоюза.”

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