Nigeria, May 30 -- Germany is working on a plan to introduce a 10% tax on major online companies such as Google and Facebook.

The country's new culture minister revealed this in an interview, explaining that the government wants these tech giants to contribute more to Germany's economy.

The proposed tax is aimed at companies earning huge profits in Germany without paying what the government believes is a fair share.

The idea comes at a time when Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing for a possible visit to Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, although no official date has been set.

This move may increase tensions with the U.S., as Trump has previously opposed foreign governments taxing American companies, accusing the...