U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned Thursday that the European Union's €890 million fine on Google could undermine the EU's hopes for improved trade relations with the United States, according to reports.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Thursday warned that the European Union's decision to fine Google €890 million ($1 billion) for anti-competitive practices could undermine the EU's hopes for smoother trade relations with Washington. The warning was reported by InsiderPaper.
The European Commission announced the fine earlier Thursday, accusing Google of violating EU competition rules. The penalty is the latest in a series of EU regulatory actions against major American technology companies, including fines on Apple and Meta and orders to open Android to rival AI assistants.
Greer's statement adds to existing tensions between the U.S. and the EU over digital regulation. The Trump administration has previously threatened to impose 100% tariffs on European countries that implement digital services taxes, which primarily target U.S. tech firms. The EU has also been critical of U.S. trade policies.
The warning does not specify any immediate U.S. response, but it signals that the administration views the EU's enforcement actions as a potential obstacle to improved transatlantic trade relations.
2 developments
- StrongEU announces €500 million fine on Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress
- DevelopingEU orders Google to end search self-preference within 60 days or face fines
- DevelopingThe Zioneer Condemns EU Threat to Suspend Trade Agreement as 'Western Hypocrisy'
- StrongTrump renews threat of 100% tariff on European countries over digital services tax
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