During a recent press interaction, President Trump warned the UK that it 'better be careful' regarding its digital services tax, which imposes a 2% levy on revenues from major US tech companies like Apple, Google, and Meta. He stated that if the UK does not drop this tax, the US would likely retaliate with substantial tariffs, which he claims would be 'more than what they're getting' from the tax. This statement reflects a continuation of the contentious relationship over digital taxation that has persisted since the tax's introduction in 2020.
BUSINESSPublished 24 Apr 2026 • Published 1 day ago • Updated 15h ago
Trump Warns UK on Digital Services Tax and Tariff Retaliation
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President Trump has reiterated his threat to impose significant tariffs on the UK if it does not repeal its digital services tax targeting American tech firms. This warning highlights ongoing tensions in US-UK trade relations, particularly regarding digital taxation.
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