Trump vows immediate 100% tariff

Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.

1. Frame 1President Trump vows 100% import tariffs against countries that tax U.S. digital-services companies, putting U.S.-bound exports at risk.
2. Frame 2The warning targets European digital-services taxes meant to collect revenue from tech firms without a local physical presence.
3. Frame 3The penalty would apply to any country moving ahead, while Trump singled out European governments in the warning.
4. Frame 4The tariff would override trade deals, raising stakes before the July 4 EU-U.S. tariff-deal deadline.
5. Frame 5The fight centers on U.S. tech giants and foreign tax rules as digital economies generate revenue across borders.
6. Frame 6Next: governments must decide whether to proceed with digital taxes and risk immediate tariffs.