Trump says possible French wine levy depends on digital tax talks

DN Bureau

President Donald Trump said on Monday upcoming talks about France’s tax on the revenues of big technology firms would determine whether the United States imposes its own tax on French wine.

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Biarritz: President Donald Trump said on Monday upcoming talks about France’s tax on the revenues of big technology firms would determine whether the United States imposes its own tax on French wine.

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Trump and his Western allies are due to discuss the world’s digital transformation later on Monday at a G7 summit in France.

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