Dec. 16 at 8:55 PM
The U.S. Trade Representative warned of potential retaliatory measures against the European Union if the bloc and its member states continue to restrict the competitiveness of U.S. digital service providers. The official said the United States would “use all available tools” to counter such actions, citing U.S. law that allows the imposition of tariffs or restrictions on foreign services if necessary.
The statement specifically named several European companies that benefit from access to the U.S. market, including Spotify, Accenture, Amadeus, Capgemini, DHL, Mistral, Publicis, SAP, and Siemens. The warning comes amid ongoing tensions, as the EU has imposed multiple fines on U.S. technology companies such as X, Amazon, Google, and Meta under the bloc’s Digital Services Act.
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