In response to the new customs tariffs implemented by US President Donald Trump, US President Donald Trump has been on the agenda to go to more strict arrangements on the use of US technology giants in Europe. In an interview with Le Journal Du Dimanche, French Minister of Economics and Finance, French Economy and Finance, announced that various retaliation options, including taxation of digital services, are on the table.

“We can strengthen some administrative requirements or regulate data usage, L Lombard said that these steps can be taken to provide economic balances against the US.

Rishings in France on the table

Lombard also said that although he did not go into more details, he was also evaluated in the “taxation of some activities”. These statements support evaluations last week that a French government spokesman could be targeted by the European Union’s retaliation plans that may be targeted by the “already taxed digital services”.

However, this kind of step was strongly rejected by Ireland, who hosted the headquarters of many US -based technology giant in Europe. Ireland argues that such an arrangement may adversely affect both the domestic market balance and investments.

European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen pointed out that all the necessary steps will be taken against the US trade war. While the European Union has a surplus of 157 billion euros in the trade of goods, the service trade, which includes digital services, is given 109 billion euros. This emphasizes technology as a possible retaliation area.

Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta, which are strong in the European market, are among the names that can be directly affected by regulatory steps.

Analysts and experts say Trump’s tariffs may directly affect the national economies. The risk of recession increases in regions and countries that are more affected by tariffs – including the USA. It is also possible to slow down growth and increase budget deficits. France’s concerns are valid for the EU member economy.