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Trump threatens tariffs over digital tax, India among nations at risk

August 26, 2025 0

Digital services taxes (DSTs), once seen as a narrow policy tool to capture revenue from multinational tech giants, have re-emerged as a flashpoint in global trade disputes. On August 26, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that countries pursuing such taxes risk not only tariffs but also restrictions on critical American exports — signaling a more aggressive U.S. approach in …