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On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1972, Dawud Wharnsby, Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1974, U.S. president Richard Nixon visits the Soviet Union. In 1974, Christopher O'Neill, English-American businessman was born. In 1977, Arthur Perdue, American businessman (born 1885) passed away. In 1999, Will Levis, American football player was born. In 2000, Pierre Pflimlin, French lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of France (born 1907) passed away. In 2014, Leslie Manigat, Haitian educator and politician, 43rd President of Haiti (born 1930) passed away. In 2017, A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of Ukrainian organizations and counterparts with Ukrainian connections around the globe. In 2024, U.S. president Joe Biden debates former U.S president Donald Trump. The debate leads to Biden's withdrawal from the election on July 21. In 2024, Kinky Friedman, American country musician (born 1944) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on countries that impose digital services tax

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100 per cent tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from American companies. In a post on social media, Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing “imminent” implementation of taxes on US companies. The president has repeatedly sought to use tariffs as a way to deter such taxes, but many countries are looking for revenues as their economies increasingly operate in digital realms that are...
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