Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
US President Donald Trump said fines imposed by the European Union against Google, Apple, Meta and Amazon should be "entirely reversed," and vowed to investigate the bloc's actions. The dispute adds fresh strain to already tense trade relations between Washington and Brussels.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that fines levied by the European Union against major American technology companies, including Google, Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed." He vowed to open an investigation into the bloc over the penalties, which stem from a range of competition and regulatory violations.
The dispute adds fresh strain to trade relations between Washington and Brussels, which have remained tense despite recent agreements on tariffs. EU officials have defended the fines as enforcement of the bloc's competition rules, arguing that large technology firms must comply with the same standards as any other company operating in Europe.
The outcome could shape how Washington approaches future EU regulatory actions against American firms. Trade officials on both sides are expected to weigh their next moves, while markets will watch closely for signs that the dispute spills into broader trade policy between the two economies.
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