Donald Trump has stated he will impose a 100% tariff on the United Kingdom and other European countries that enforce a digital services tax on American technology firms. He made that comment on Saturday. The threat follows similar statements aimed at several EU states that have introduced the tax.
In the fishing sector, salmon exporters report a sharp drop in sales after existing tariffs took effect. The Shetland Times linked that decline to the trade measures. Producers say the loss hurts local income and threatens future shipments.