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Trump Warns European Union of Consequences Following Google Fine
Just the facts
President Donald Trump warned that the European Union would face economic consequences after Brussels regulators imposed a $1 billion antitrust fine on Google. Trump argued that European regulatory bodies are unfairly targeting U.S. technology companies to protect domestic markets. In response, European Commission representatives maintained that the fine was a standard enforcement action against anti-competitive business practices.
Why this is news
Regulatory actions by the European Union against American technology firms have generated diplomatic and economic friction.
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