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Donald Trump threatens EU with tariffs over 'illegal' record fine against Google
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Donald Trump threatens EU with tariffs over 'illegal' record fine against Google

From Der Spiegel · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the EU with "significant" tariffs over a record fine imposed on Google.
  • Trump called the EU's 890 million euro penalty an "illegal and highly unethical action" and vowed the EU would pay a "very high price."
  • He announced a new tariff investigation into the EU, citing alleged "rip-offs of American companies."

President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with "significant" tariffs in response to a record competition fine levied against Google. Trump declared on his Truth Social platform that the EU would pay a "very high price" for the 890 million euro penalty, which he characterized as an "illegal and highly unethical action."

The EU will pay a very high price for the record fine.

— Donald TrumpStated on his Truth Social platform regarding the EU's fine against Google.

The U.S. president announced a new tariff investigation into the EU, alleging "rip-offs of American companies" and taxpayers. He specifically mentioned tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon, which have faced fines in the past.

This is an illegal and highly unethical action.

— Donald TrumpDescribing the EU's penalty against Google.

Trump's threat appears to invoke Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974. This provision allows the government to take action, such as imposing tariffs, against trade practices deemed "unjustified, unreasonable, or discriminatory." However, such actions require prior investigations, public comments, and hearings.

Rip-offs of American companies.

— Donald TrumpJustifying a new tariff investigation into the EU.
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Originally published by Der Spiegel in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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