Trump threatens 100% tariff on countries100% tariff on countries that impose digital services tax
US President Donald Trump Friday warned that any country imposing a Digital Services Tax would face 100% tariffs on exports to the United States, stating the new duties would override existing trade agreements.
The threat targets European nations considering a tax on companies that operate digitally without a physical presence or income tax payment. This move escalates the US trade offensive against digital taxes and could reshape global rules for tech firms.
US-China Indo-Pacific Rivalry
China and Taiwan coast guard vessels have repeatedly faced off near the Pratas Islands, with the latest standoff showing how small maritime incidents around Taiwan can quickly become confrontations.[1][5] The episode adds to wider U.S.-China military tension across the Indo-Pacific, where Beijing is expanding patrols and Washington is reinforcing regional deterrence.[2][3] The rivalry now centers on preventing miscalculation around Taiwan, the South China Sea, and nearby sea lanes.[1][3][5] It also shapes defense planning by Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States as all sides weigh coercion, sovereignty claims, and the risk of escalation.[2][3]
24 May, 07:39 AM
Taiwan and China coast guards face off near Pratas islands1 January
The United States adopts a sharper great-power competition strategy focused on China
