Trump threatens Starmer with ‘big tariff’ over tech tax, Telegraph reports

U.S. President Donald Trump points a finger as he participates in a healthcare affordability event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 23, 2026. REUTERS

April 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump ​said he would ‌impose tariffs on Britain if Prime ​Minister Keir ​Starmer does not drop ⁠the digital ​service tax, The ​Telegraph reported on Friday, citing an interview ​with the ​president.
Trump told The Telegraph ‌he ⁠would “put a big tariff on the UK” if ​it ​did ⁠not drop its tax, ​which is ​viewed ⁠as unfairly targeting U.S. tech ⁠companies.

Reporting ​by Akanksha ​Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing ​by Tom Hogue

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