US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened countries that impose digital taxes with “subsequent additional tariffs” on their exports to the United States. He said the penalties would remain unless such legislation was removed.
“With this TRUTH, I put all Countries with Digital Taxes, Legislation, Rules, or Regulations, on notice that unless these discriminatory actions are removed, I, as President of the United States, will impose substantial additional Tariffs on that Country's Exports to the U.S.A., and institute Export restrictions on our Highly Protected Technology and Chips,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
He added, “Show respect to America and our amazing Tech Companies or, consider the consequences!”
Arguing against digital taxes
In the same post, Trump described digital services taxes as discriminatory measures. “Digital Taxes, Digital Services Legislation, and Digital Markets Regulations are all designed to harm, or discriminate against, American Technology,” he wrote. He went further to claim that such rules “outrageously, give a complete pass to China’s largest Tech Companies. This must end, and end NOW!”
Trump insisted that his response would not stop at tariffs, warning that the US would also “institute Export restrictions on our Highly Protected Technology and Chips.”
A long-standing dispute
Digital service taxes are levies applied to revenue generated by large technology platforms in foreign markets. While dozens of countries have explored or adopted such measures, the taxes primarily affect US giants such as Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon.
Trump has frequently clashed with allies over these rules. In June, he declared that the US would halt all trade talks with Canada after Ottawa introduced its own digital tax. Days before it was due to take effect, Canada withdrew the measure. The White House later said Canada had “caved” to pressure.
The latest warning comes shortly after the US and the European Union released a joint statement promising to work together to “address unjustified trade barriers.” Both sides agreed they would “not impose customs duties on electronic transmissions,” and the EU confirmed it would not pursue network usage fees.
By linking tariffs with export restrictions on advanced semiconductors and protected technology, Trump has raised the stakes in an already tense debate. His position suggests digital taxation could remain a flashpoint in negotiations between Washington and its trade partners.
“With this TRUTH, I put all Countries with Digital Taxes, Legislation, Rules, or Regulations, on notice that unless these discriminatory actions are removed, I, as President of the United States, will impose substantial additional Tariffs on that Country's Exports to the U.S.A., and institute Export restrictions on our Highly Protected Technology and Chips,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
He added, “Show respect to America and our amazing Tech Companies or, consider the consequences!”
Arguing against digital taxes
In the same post, Trump described digital services taxes as discriminatory measures. “Digital Taxes, Digital Services Legislation, and Digital Markets Regulations are all designed to harm, or discriminate against, American Technology,” he wrote. He went further to claim that such rules “outrageously, give a complete pass to China’s largest Tech Companies. This must end, and end NOW!”
Trump insisted that his response would not stop at tariffs, warning that the US would also “institute Export restrictions on our Highly Protected Technology and Chips.”
A long-standing dispute
Digital service taxes are levies applied to revenue generated by large technology platforms in foreign markets. While dozens of countries have explored or adopted such measures, the taxes primarily affect US giants such as Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon.
Trump has frequently clashed with allies over these rules. In June, he declared that the US would halt all trade talks with Canada after Ottawa introduced its own digital tax. Days before it was due to take effect, Canada withdrew the measure. The White House later said Canada had “caved” to pressure.
The latest warning comes shortly after the US and the European Union released a joint statement promising to work together to “address unjustified trade barriers.” Both sides agreed they would “not impose customs duties on electronic transmissions,” and the EU confirmed it would not pursue network usage fees.
By linking tariffs with export restrictions on advanced semiconductors and protected technology, Trump has raised the stakes in an already tense debate. His position suggests digital taxation could remain a flashpoint in negotiations between Washington and its trade partners.
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