France's Bold Move: Tech Giants Face Higher Taxes

France is making a big move. They want to charge tech giants more money. Lawmakers just voted to increase the tax on companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook. This tax could go from 3% to 6%. It's part of their plan for the budget in 2026. This isn't just about money. It's about power. Big tech companies make lots of money in France. But they don't pay much tax there. France wants to change that. They think these companies should pay their fair share.But there's a catch. The U. S. might not like this. Donald Trump has said he could hit France with trade tariffs. That means France could pay more for things they import from the U. S. It's a risky game. France is not alone. Other countries are looking at similar taxes. They want to make sure big tech pays taxes where they make money. But the U. S. sees this as unfair. They think it's their companies being targeted. What happens next? It's hard to say. France is standing firm. But the U. S. has a lot of power. This could get messy. One thing is clear: big tech is in the middle of a big fight.