France approves tax on big tech firms, U.S. opens probe

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France's Senate has approved a three-percent tax on big tech companies like Google, Amazon and Facebook. It believes the tax could bring in 400 million euros this year.

U.S. President Donald Trump has already ordered an investigation into the levy.

The move could open up a new trade dispute with more import tariffs or other restrictions.