US EditionTrump threatens trade probe after ‘discriminatory’ EU fines against Google, Apple
- On September 5, 2025, the European Union imposed a $3.47 billion antitrust penalty on Google for prioritizing its advertising offerings over competitors’ in the market.
- The fine resulted from a decade-long EU initiative to curb the market power of American tech companies and followed concerns raised by the European Publishers Council.
- Google, owned by Alphabet, condemned the decision as unjustified, vowed to appeal, and said the required changes would harm thousands of European businesses.
- President Donald Trump criticized the fine on Truth Social as unfair and discriminatory, threatening a Section 301 trade investigation to revoke what he called penalties harming American companies and jobs.
- The dispute signals rising US-EU trade tensions over digital regulations and antitrust enforcement, with the EU maintaining the penalties protect fair competition and consumers.
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The company violated EU competition rules in the digital advertising market. An investigation into the case was launched in 2021.
US President Donald Trump slams EU for 3.5 billion dollar fine on Google, calls it 'unfair'
The European Commission, the EU's top antitrust authority, directed Google to cease its 'self-preferencing practices' and resolve conflicts of interest within its advertising technology supply chain. In response, Google rejected the ruling as 'wrong' and confirmed it would file an appeal.
Trump Threatens Retaliatory Tariffs Against Europe for U.S. Tech Firm Fines.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has threatened the European Union (EU) with retaliatory tariffs over huge fines directed at American tech giants like Google and Apple.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, U.S. tech firms, and the EU.WHEN & WHERE: President Trump announced the possible retaliation on September 5 on Truth Social.KEY QUOTE: “Europe today ‘hit’ another great American company, Google, with a $3.5 billion f…
U.S. President Trump has indirectly threatened the EU with punitive tariffs if it does not take back the fine of EUR 2,95 billion against Google's mother Alphabet. The measure is unfair and threatens US investments and jobs, he said.
Trump fumes as Google hit with massive fine to break 'chokehold': 'Will not stand for it!
President Donald Trump on Friday angrily lashed out after the European Commission slapped tech giant Google with a $3.45 billion fine for violating antitrust laws.The European Commission ordered Google to end its anticompetitive practices, such as its payments to ensure its search engine receives pr...
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