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Former President Donald Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on any country taxing US tech firms with digital services taxes, just a day after the EU ratified a trade deal. Brussels defiantly stated taxation is its sovereign right and will not back down. This sets up a major international standoff over digital taxation, challenging Europe's years-long efforts to regulate tech giants and impacting future trade relations.
Billionaire Kevin O’Leary and the Trump administration claim that widespread U.S. protests against data center construction are orchestrated by China and foreign propaganda, despite a lack of conclusive evidence. This narrative is being met with skepticism from a broad range of allies and critics who point to legitimate local concerns and widespread public opposition to AI infrastructure.
