Trump administration’s vision of US tech dominance is colliding with Europe
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Key Points:
- The US-EU conflict over tech regulation has intensified under the Trump administration, with the US opposing European laws like the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act, which impose strict rules and fines on American tech firms.
- The Trump administration has accused the EU of censorship and threatened tariffs and penalties against European tech companies, while European officials maintain their regulations are fair, non-discriminatory, and aimed at promoting online safety and competition.
- Recent fines against major US tech companies such as Apple, Meta, Google, and X (formerly Twitter) have escalated tensions, leading to US visa sanctions against European regulators and threats of retaliatory measures.
- This regulatory dispute is poised to become a key issue in ongoing US-EU trade negotiations, with unresolved disagreements
