US President Donald Trump on Friday blasted the European Union over its decision to fine Alphabet’s Google $1 billion, calling it an ‘illegal’ move. The European Commission imposed the fine for Google’s alleged violation of EU rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech.
Trump’s Response
Trump announced that the US would launch a probe into the EU’s actions, citing Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. ‘We will immediately initiate a 301 Investigation into the practice of “robbing” American Companies,’ Trump said in a social media post. He also warned that the European Union would ‘pay a very big price’ for its actions.
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