BRUSSELS — The European Commission fired back Friday against threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding digital taxes, asserting that the European Union and its member countries have every right to regulate economic activity within their borders.
A spokesperson for the Commission made clear that the EU’s tax policies are fair across the board. “Any taxes are non-discriminatory by design and apply equally to all large companies, regardless of their origin,” the spokesperson said.
The Commission added that while the bloc stands ready to respond quickly to any unjustified unilateral actions taken by the United States, it remains open to reaching a broader global agreement in keeping with commitments made under G7 accords.
