French Lawmakers Double Big Tech Tax, Risking President Trump…

Team S · 2025-11-10T12:07:07.000Z

French lawmakers have voted to double the country's digital tax on large technology companies from 3% to 6%, raising the levy on major U.S.-based firms such as Amazon, Google, and Meta Platforms. This move has sparked concerns about potential retaliation from President Donald Trump, who previously threatened trade tariffs in response to similar measures. The amendment, part of the 2026 budget bill, aims to target foreign digital giants while increasing the revenue threshold for affected companies to €2 billion, exempting smaller businesses. While approved by the lower house, France's government remains cautious, warning that such tax increases could provoke disproportionate responses from the U.S. and emphasizing the need for European or international solutions.

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