Economics

Mnuchin Uses Auto Tariff Threats as Leverage Over Digital Taxes

Mnuchin, Le Maire to discuss France’s tax on tech companies
The U.S. has threatened to impose tariffs over the issue

Steven Mnuchin attends a panel session in Davos on Jan. 22.Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

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By Saleha Mohsin and Catherine Bosley

January 22, 2020 at 10:16 AM UTC

Updated on

January 22, 2020 at 12:38 PM UTC

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Even as France indicated a willingness to postpone a disputed tax on technology companies, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin dangled the prospect of retaliatory tariffs on automobile imports if the issue isn’t resolved.