European Union to Impose Tax on U.S. Digital Services
The European Union is preparing to respond to the U.S. tariffs announced by Donald Trump by targeting digital services, according to French government spokesperson Sophie Primas. Speaking on French network RTL, Primas expressed concerns about the negative impact these tariffs could have on production, particularly on the wine and spirits sectors.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a minimum 10% tariff on all imports into the U.S., with a 20% tariff on goods imported from the European Union.
Primas emphasized that the EU has a broad range of tools at its disposal and is ready for this trade conflict. She stated that after the tariffs are imposed, the EU will explore ways to support its manufacturing industries.
She also criticized Trump's stance, noting that he appears to believe he rules the world, describing it as an imperialistic position that had been forgotten but is now making a strong comeback.
The European Union is preparing a two-phase response. The first phase, concerning aluminum and steel, is expected to take place around mid-April. Following that, the EU plans to target "all products and services," with actions likely to be in place by the end of April, though discussions are still ongoing. The EU's response could extend to online services, which are currently not taxed, and may also address access to U.S. contracts.
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