Donald Trump threatens EU tariffs over Google fine

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will launch a Section 301 investigation into the European Union and warned of a "substantial" tariff on European goods after the EU fined Google €890 million under the Digital Markets Act for favoring its own services in search results and restricting app‑developer links. Trump labeled the EU’s actions against Google, Apple, Meta and Amazon as illegal, discriminatory and a "robbery" of American companies and taxpayers, stating “The United States of America is not a ‘PIGGYBANK’ for Europe, nor will we allow it to be!” The threat comes as Washington has imposed 10‑12.5 % duties on imports from 60 trading partners, citing forced‑labor concerns, and signals a possible escalation in the transatlantic trade dispute. Multiple sources reiterate that the EU’s fine was for two violations: preferential placement of its own services and limiting competition in the Google Play store.