Donald Trump says EU is "taking direct aim at GREAT American Companies!" after Google fine

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that his administration will launch a trade investigation into the European Union, a move that could result in new tariffs. The announcement followed the European Commission’s decision to fine Google roughly $1 billion for violating the bloc’s Digital Markets Act by prioritizing its own services in search results. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused the EU of unfairly penalizing major US technology firms, citing previous fines against Apple, Meta, and Amazon. He stated that the US would not serve as “a piggybank for Europe” and warned the bloc would face consequences. The investigation, authorized under Section 301, adds to long-standing tensions between Washington and Brussels over competition enforcement targeting Silicon Valley.