# Trump Threatens EU with Tariffs Over Tech Giant Fines Trump responds to EU's penalties on American tech companies with tariff warnings. - **Source:** [US Top News and Analysis](https://brifing.si/source/635540e9-943e-450d-ae52-ae0bfe3b67eb) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/2cfea086-2f10-4c52-8a62-45b465893a10 ## Trump's Strong Stance Against the EU Donald Trump criticized the EU's $1 billion fine on Google and announced tariffs against the EU to protect U.S. tech giants. Trump accused the EU of targeting American companies unfairly. ## EU's Wave of Tech Penalties The EU fined Google €890 million for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act. Companies like Apple, Meta, and Amazon have faced similar penalties. Trump argues these fines are unjust. ## Trump's Trade Investigation Trump announced an investigation against the EU under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act. This provision allows tariffs to be imposed on practices that unfairly affect U.S. commerce. ## U.S. Tariff Policy The Trump administration imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on over 80 countries, including the EU, over alleged forced labor issues. This decision is now being challenged in court. ## EU's Tech Policy The EU aims to regulate big tech companies' practices through the Digital Markets Act. This law seeks to prevent companies like Google from prioritizing their own services. ## Impact of Trade Wars Trump's tariff threats against the EU could further strain U.S.-EU trade relations. This situation may impact the global tech market and economic balances. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/24/trump-tariffs-eu-trade-google-apple-tech.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._