U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blasted the European Union over what he called its illegal decision to fine Alphabet's Google, saying Washington would launch a probe into the bloc's "robbing" of American companies.The European Commission on Thursday fined Google a total of €890 million ($1 billion) for flouting EU rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech."We will immediately initiate a 301 Investigation into the practice of "ROBBING" American Companies," Trump said in a social media post, referring to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974."The European Union will pay a very big price for this illegal and highly unethical conduct," he wrote.
Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine
United States President Donald Trump criticized the European Union's decision to fine Alphabet's Google. He announced an immediate probe into the bloc's practices against American companies. The European Commission imposed an €890 million fine on Google for violating EU rules. Trump stated the European Union would pay a significant price for this conduct. This action reflects ongoing trade tensions between the United States and the European Union.
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