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Trump Threatens UK Over Tech Tax

Trump Threatens UK Over Tech Tax

The threat comes despite the digital tax remain unchanged under the trade agreement reached between the two nations last year.

Trump's rhetoric has cast a shadow over King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the United States, which the president suggested could help repair relations.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has maintained that his government is acting in the national interest.

The potential for a new trade battle adds significant economic uncertainty for British businesses already facing high energy costs.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
Charles III
King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms since 2022 (born 1948)
United Kingdom
Island country in north-west Europe
United States
Country located primarily in North America