US President Donald Trump threatens EU with tariffs in retaliation for $1 billion fine on Google, citing need for trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
The European Commission seeks de-escalation with the US after fining Google €890 million under the Digital Markets Act, which angered Washington and jeopardized transatlantic trade dialogue. Brussels aims to engage while preserving its regulatory autonomy.
Socialist MEP Bernd Lange warns the EU to prepare for US retaliation following the European Commission's €890 million fine on Google and new US tariffs targeting the EU over forced labor. Lange expects further US action and hopes US courts and Congress will address the tariffs.
The EU fined Google €890 million for Digital Markets Act violations, sparking fears of U.S. tariff retaliation from President Trump, who is set to decide on new levies. European officials deny trade policy links, but U.S. lawmakers and trade officials warn of transatlantic stability risks, especially with upcoming U.S. elections.
Google has been fined over $1 billion by the European Commission for two serious Digital Markets Act violations: self-preferencing its services on Google Search and anti-steering practices on Google Play. The company has 60 days to comply, while US Republican lawmakers are urging Donald Trump to retaliate against the EU with trade investigations.
The EU has fined Google €890m (£759m) under the Digital Markets Act for allegedly abusing its power by favoring its own flight/hotel booking services and Play Store offers over rivals. Google criticized the decision, arguing it could harm European customer services.
Google has been fined a total of €890m by the EU for breaching online competition laws under the Digital Markets Act. The European Commission cited Google's prioritization of its own services in search results and restrictions on app developers from steering consumers to cheaper offers.
Google has been fined 14.3 billion SEK (€1.7bn) by a Stockholm court for illegally promoting its own price-comparison tool, harming rivals like Klarna's PriceRunner. The court found Google's "unlawful favouring" of its service caused damage over many years, though the award is less than PriceRunner sought.
