EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail, says von der Leyen
EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail, says von der Leyen
European Commission president tells FT she wants ‘balanced’ deal but could hit US services in retaliation
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28069733
Paywall? https://archive.is/oTffC
We should tax BigTech anyway. Unconditionally.
Yeah! Why the hell should they benefit from our public infrastructure if they don't pay their way? These are the actual parasites on society that the right wingers always claim to be so worried about.
Tax BigTech to fund a universal basic income (UBI)
But that's not fair to the billionaires; how will they be able to afford food?
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As a start, there should be a law that no government organisation is allowed to use software they don't have full control over.
We depend too much on Microsoft and AWS etc.
These things can be taken away from us, and is a threat to our security.
You guys should just do that anyways tbh
Do it! Do it! Do it!
Why not tax them anyway?
pushes rewind button
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/15/germany-trump-ttip-trade-deal
Tue 15 Nov 2016
Transatlantic trade deal 'not realistic' under Trump, German official says
pushes fast forward button
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-offers-trump-removal-of-all-tariffs/
April 7, 2025
EU offers Trump removal of all industrial tariffs
“Europe is always ready for a good deal,” says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The Onion staff was fighting a valiant rear-guard action against reality, but it was increasingly clear that the odds were stacked against them.
EU offers Trump removal of all industrial tariffs
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Last time around the Yanks wanted the EU to accept chlorinated chickens I don't think anything has changed in that regard. They're just playing the headlines.
Would 100% force the US to fold. The loss of influence of American tech and banking software would cripple America further and without negative sentiment from much of the American populace. Anger directed towards Trump and Republicans
There are no truly successful talks with Trump. Even if you make a deal he'll decide he doesn't like it next week.
The art of the steal
Change the "could" to "will"
Tax their advertising, it's the only language they understand.