Google hit with $1 billion in fines as EU braces for Trump battle
The European Commission has fined Google over $1 billion for anti-competitive practices under the Digital Markets Act, specifically regarding search self-preferencing and app store restrictions. The move has prompted potential political friction, with some U.S. lawmakers urging the Trump administration to consider retaliatory trade investigations.
Why it matters
This enforcement action marks a significant escalation in the EU's regulatory battle with major U.S. tech firms, potentially triggering broader international trade tensions.
Power struggle Google hit with $1 billion in fines as EU braces for Trump battle Google becomes third tech giant to face huge fines under the Digital Markets Act.
22 Credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket Credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav On Thursday, Google became the third tech giant slapped with massive Digital Markets Act (DMA) fines, ordered to pay more than $1 billion for two serious violations that the European Commission (EC) found went unchecked for way too long.
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