USA Taxes Other Countries for Digital Taxes

美國就數位稅對其他國家徵稅

Jun 27, 2026, 20:51
EuropePolitics

Introduction

President Donald Trump wants to put 100% taxes on goods from countries that tax American internet companies.

川普總統希望對那些徵收美國網路公司稅的國家，將其商品課徵 100% 的稅。

Main Body

The USA is angry. Some countries tax big US companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon. The USA says these taxes are not fair.

美國感到憤怒。某些國家對 Google、Meta 和 Amazon 等美國大公司徵稅。美國認為這些稅並不公平。

Europe does not agree. France, Italy, and Spain have these taxes. France now uses its own software instead of US software.

歐洲並不認同。法國、義大利和西班牙都採取了這些稅制。法國現在使用自己的軟體而非美國軟體。

India wants to be friends with the USA. India stopped its digital taxes in April 2025. India wants to stop trade fights.

印度希望與美國保持友好關係。印度在 2025 年 4 月停止了其數位稅。印度希望停止貿易戰。

Conclusion

The USA and Europe are still angry. Trade between them is now difficult.

美國與歐洲仍然感到憤怒。兩者之間的貿易目前十分困難。

Vocabulary Learning

📦 The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how the text describes what countries do. To reach A2, you need to connect a Who (Person/Country) with a What (Action).

The Simple Formula: Who →\rightarrow Action →\rightarrow Something/Someone

Real examples from the text:

  • USA →\rightarrow wants →\rightarrow taxes
  • France →\rightarrow uses →\rightarrow software
  • India →\rightarrow stopped →\rightarrow taxes

Why this helps you: Instead of long sentences, use this 'straight line' logic. It keeps your English clear and prevents mistakes with word order.

Quick Shift: Now →\rightarrow Then Notice the change in time:

  • Now: "USA is angry" (Current feeling)
  • Then: "India stopped... in April" (Finished action)

Key Vocabulary for A2:

  • Fair: (Good/Right) ↔\leftrightarrow Not fair: (Bad/Wrong)
  • Difficult: (Not easy)

Vocabulary Learning

tax (n.)
Money that you must pay to the government
Example:The government collects tax to build new roads.
goods (n.)
Things that are made to be sold
Example:The ship carries goods like clothes and electronics.
fair (adj.)
Right or honest; not treating some people better than others
Example:It is not fair that only one person does all the work.
software (n.)
Programs and operating information used by a computer
Example:I need to install new software on my laptop.
trade (n.)
The activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods between countries
Example:Trade between the two countries is growing every year.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→