Donald Trump to hit UK with 100% tariff 'IMMEDIATELY' if Labour imposes tax

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on the UK if the Labour Government implements tax on US companies.

Taking to Truth Social, the leader of the Free World confirmed the sizable levy will be imposed on any country that introduces a digital services tax.

Multiple countries, including the UK, are considering introducing such a charge on tech and social media firms that operate in their respective nations.

On Truth Social, President Trump posted: "Numerous European Countries have been discussing the imminent implementation of a Digital Services Tax on American Companies.

"Some of these countries are close to actually doing this. Please let this statement serve to represent that any country that imposes such a tax will immediately be met with a 100 per cent tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America.

"This tariff will supersede trade deals made with the country, whether implemented, signed, or not. Additionally, the 100 per cent TARIFF will be immediately imposed if they proceed."

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