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Donald Trump’s envoy threatens tariffs if Burnham hits Big Tech with new taxes
Donald Trump’s ambassador to the U.K., Warren Stephens, warned Britain could face U.S. tariffs if new Prime Minister Andy Burnham imposes higher taxes on American tech companies. The proposed tax shift would increase business rates for warehouses used by firms like Amazon and ASOS. Stephens also criticized a UK social media ban for under 16s, calling it 'draconian' from a free speech perspective.
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