Trump administration to impose tariffs on French products over digital tax

The Trump administration on Friday announced plans to impose tariffs of 25 percent on about $1.3 billion worth of French products, in response to the country’s digital service tax that impacts major U.S. technology companies.The tariffs are set to take effect on Jan. 6, 2021. Products that are set to be subject to the tariffs include makeup, soap and handbags, according to a notice issued by the Office of the United States Trade Representative…