Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
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"Please let this statement serve to represent that any Country that imposes such a Tax will immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the United States of America."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the EU can respond swiftly and proportionately when the deal is not respected or its interests are at stake."
— Michael Damianos , Politician
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The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
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