Poland's Bold Tax Move Fuels Diplomatic Tensions with the U.S.

Tensions between Poland and the U.S. escalate as Poland plans to introduce a new tax on big tech companies, despite warnings from the U.S. ambassador. The move has spurred debate within Poland's government and among its allies about potential trade war risks.

Poland's deputy prime minister has reaffirmed plans to impose a tax on big tech companies, despite clear warnings of possible repercussions from the incoming U.S. ambassador. This decision has intensified ongoing tensions between Warsaw and Washington.

Thomas Rose, the new U.S. ambassador to Poland, criticized the tax proposal on social media, labeling it as "not very smart" and suggesting it would harm both Poland and its diplomatic relations with the United States. This critique follows a social media dispute between high-level diplomats from both nations.

Amongst Polish leaders, opinions are split. While Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski remains steadfast, questioning the foreign intervention in domestic policy-making, other government members express concern about the tax's timing and potential economic fallout amid a fragile diplomatic landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)