Trump Threatens Section 301 Probe Over €890 Million Google Fine as EU Weighs Suspending 15% Trade Deal
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Updated · Euronews · Jul 25
Trump Threatens Section 301 Probe Over €890 Million Google Fine as EU Weighs Suspending 15% Trade Deal
3 articles · Updated · Euronews · Jul 25
Summary
Trump said the US will open a Section 301 investigation into alleged EU unfair trade practices after Brussels fined Google €890 million, putting the year-old Turnberry trade deal under fresh strain.
Washington first warned the fine created “uncertainty” for the pact, then escalated with Trump’s threat to make the EU “pay a very big price” over enforcement of the bloc’s digital rules.
EU safeguards added in May let the Commission suspend the deal if the US breaches the 15% tariff ceiling or targets EU operators’ access to the US market, including through services restrictions.
Brussels has so far tolerated new US tariffs set at 10%, but lawmakers say Parliament would likely back suspension if Washington moves against EU services, reflecting tougher EU confidence than a year ago.