Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants
President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with significant tariffs following the EU's decision to fine Google €890 million for antitrust violations. Trump characterized the fines as an unethical practice of 'robbing' American companies and taxpayers.
Why it matters
This escalation signals a potential trade war between the US and EU over the regulation of American big tech companies.
Donald Trump has lately imposed dozens of new tariffs on countries throughout the world. Donald Trump has lately imposed dozens of new tariffs on countries throughout the world. Trump tariffs Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Europe was ‘robbing’ American companies and taxpayers
What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries
Prefer the Guardian on Google Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with “substantial” tariffs after Brussels imposed a series of steep fines on US tech giants.
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