US EditionEU to Continue to Enforce Tech Regulations Despite Tariff Threats From Trump
The European Union maintains enforcement of its Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act despite US threats of substantial tariffs targeting major American tech firms, officials say.
- On Monday, European Commission digital chief Henna Virkkunen said the European Union will keep enforcing the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act, posting a letter to the US Congress that these laws are EU legislation protecting rights.
- In a post Monday on Truth Social, Donald Trump, President of the United States, warned that countries with digital levies would face substantial additional tariffs and export restrictions, targeting Europe's digital taxes and tech rules that disadvantage US tech giants.
- The EU's Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act require strict rules to curb harmful content and ensure fair competition, with regulators fining Apple 500 million and Meta 200 million, asserting their right to regulate access to 450 million EU consumers.
- With new duties looming, the summer trade truce is fragile as Brussels readied 25% retaliatory tariffs on �93 billion of US exports and EU leaders accepted a 15% tariff cap to ease tensions.
- Analysts note the European Union's dependence on US tech giants, yet Judith Arnal warned activating the Anti-Coercion Instrument suddenly `would lack consistency` and `undermine the Union’s credibility`.
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