In a series of aggressive statements, former President Donald Trump has vowed to impose substantial new tariffs and export curbs on countries that implement digital taxes perceived as discriminatory against U.S. tech companies. He called on nations to show respect for American technology firms, warning that failure to do so could lead to severe consequences, including sanctions on EU officials responsible for the Digital Services Act and new tariffs on tech-targeting nations. As tensions rise over digital tax regulations globally, the U.S. government is considering a range of options to retaliate against what it views as unfair tax practices affecting American firms.