TRUMP THREATENS UK TARIFFS OVER DIGITAL TAX

In comments to The Telegraph, Trump signaled he would retaliate against Britain's tax policy, describing it as discriminatory toward US technology firms. The digital services tax has been a point of contention between Washington and London, with American officials arguing it disproportionately affects their companies operating in the UK. The threat represents Trump's continued focus on trade disputes and protectionist measures. The UK's digital services tax, implemented in 2020, targets large tech companies' revenues from online services at a 2% rate. The dispute reflects broader tensions over how countries tax multinational technology corporations. The US has previously challenged similar taxes in other nations, viewing them as barriers to American business interests. Trump's warning could escalate trade tensions between two traditionally close allies as the UK navigates post-Brexit trade relationships.