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EU plans digital tax through the back door
Original: Digitalsteuer über Umwege? Angst vor Trump Mehr dazu bei https:// netzpolitik.org/2026/eu-hausha lt-digitalsteuer-ueber-
The EU is reportedly considering introducing a digital tax indirectly, through the EU budget, rather than as a standalone levy on big tech firms. Discussion centres on whether the move is designed to avoid provoking US President Donald Trump, who has threatened retaliation against countries taxing American technology companies. Critics question whether the workaround will actually shield the EU from US pressure.
Why now: Fears that a formal digital tax would trigger retaliation from Trump are driving debate over the EU's indirect approach.
European UnionDonald Trumpnetzpolitik.orgUS technology companies
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