German FM urges for iPhone update tax
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has proposed imposing a fee on iPhone software updates as a potential response to the new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on EU goods. This suggestion comes after Trump revealed plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars and auto parts from the EU, set to take effect next week. Baerbock, speaking at the Berlin European Conference, highlighted the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) as a potential tool to counter external trade pressures.
Baerbock suggested a digital services levy, such as adding a ten-cent charge to each iPhone update, as a way to generate significant revenue for Europe. However, concerns have been raised about whether European consumers would support this proposal, as it could increase costs for iPhone users across the EU.
The proposal is part of the broader trade tensions between the US and the EU, with the US accusing the EU of unfair trade practices and imposing tariffs, including a 25% levy on all EU imports. These latest tariffs are expected to impact the German auto industry, particularly manufacturers like Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, which could face challenges in the US market.
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