Trump threatens EU with tariffs after Google fine

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with significant tariffs in response to a recent fine levied against Google. Trump accused the EU of targeting major American companies, pointing to Google's new $1 billion penalty as part of a pattern that has already seen fines against Apple and Meta.

Trump characterized the EU's actions as "illegal and extremely discriminatory," noting that Google's total fines from the EU now exceed $18 billion. He asserted that the United States would not be an "ATM" for Europe and vowed to take action.

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The EU will pay dearly for these illegal and extremely unethical actions that I have been warning them about continuously. These penalties will be completely withdrawn, and we anticipate a significant tariff will be applied as soon as possible.

"The EU will pay dearly for these illegal and extremely unethical actions that I have been warning them about continuously," Trump stated. "These penalties will be completely withdrawn, and we anticipate a significant tariff will be applied as soon as possible."

The European Commission had previously fined Google 890 million euros on July 23, citing violations of the Digital Markets Act in two distinct areas. Trump's response signals a potential trade conflict between the U.S. and the EU over regulatory actions against American tech giants.

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The United States is not an ATM for Europe, we will not allow it.