Meta’s Zuckerberg Lobbied Trump on Digital Taxes

In a recent development, Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with former US President Donald Trump at the White House, just days before Trump threatened to impose "substantial" tariffs on countries that impose digital taxes. The meeting between Zuckerberg and Trump was focused on Zuckerberg's concerns regarding digital taxes, which have become a contentious issue globally as governments seek to increase revenue from tech companies. The threat of tariffs by Trump was seen as a response to these digital tax initiatives, which could potentially impact companies like Meta, which has a significant global presence. The article highlights the growing tensions between governments and tech giants over the taxation of digital services, as well as the influence that tech leaders can have on policymakers through direct lobbying efforts.