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April 24, 2026
Trump threatens UK with tariffs over digital services tax
- Trump warned the UK of a 'big tariff' if it does not eliminate its 2% digital services tax on U.S. tech firms, including Google and Apple.
- The tax, introduced in 2020, is expected to raise around £800 million ($1.08 billion) for the UK in the 2024-2025 financial year.
- Trump's remarks come amid rising tensions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and ahead of a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
2 Sources
- Trump says he will ‘probably put a big tariff on the UK’ if it doesn’t drop digital services taxApr 24, 2026 at 8:33 AM · The Guardian
- Trump warns of ‘big tariff’ if UK doesn’t drop digital services tax on U.S. tech firmsApr 24, 2026 at 11:45 AM · CNBC