Donald Trump is threatening Europe again over its digital tax, raising the specter of 100% tariffs.

"Several European countries are discussing the imminent introduction of a digital services tax on American companies. Anyone who imposes such a tax will immediately face a 100% tariff on all goods exported to the United States," the tycoon thundered on Truth, once again entering a collision course with his overseas allies, following the bitter clash over their lack of support in the war against Iran.

Brussels' response was swift: "The EU and its member states have the sovereign right to regulate economic activity on their territory," a spokeswoman for the European Commission responded, warning that "unilateral measures are unjustified. And if adopted, the EU will react swiftly and decisively."

The spokesperson also emphasized that "any taxes are, by definition, non-discriminatory and apply equally to all large companies, regardless of their origin." The Commission then recalled that the European Union has "consistently" supported a global solution for "fair taxation of the digital economy," in line with the G7 finance ministers' conclusions, and remains the "preferred path."

The digital tax has been the focus of criticism from the US administration for months, which believes it discriminates against Big Tech. The president had previously threatened tariffs against the digital tax being considered by European countries, but recently he seemed to have shelved the dossier, preoccupied with other issues, starting with the crisis in the Middle East.

(Unioneonline)