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Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
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Fusion42 · 25 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Trump announces formal US investigation into EU trade practices and threatens substantial tariffs, claiming the bloc has unfairly fined American tech giants including Google, Apple, Meta and Amazon. The move follows the EU's €890 million fine against Google for antitrust violations under the Digital Markets Act.
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If you sell into Europe and rely on US-based infrastructure or supply chains, tariffs are now priced in. Trump's move signals that EU antitrust enforcement against US tech will trigger immediate trade retaliation—which means your EU customers face rising costs and your US parent company faces mounting pressure to comply or relocate operations.
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