French Senate approves tax as U.S. opens digital levy probe

PARIS (Reuters) - France's Senate gave final approval to a tax on big technology companies on Thursday, potentially opening up a new front in a trade row between Washington and the European Union.President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered an investigation into the tax, which could lead to the United States imposing new tariffs or other trade restrictions."Between allies, we can and should solve our disputes not by threats but through other ways," Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told senators..