Trump administration says restrictions could impose ‘disproportionate’ burden on US tech companies

Tech Secretary Liz Kendall said she is more interested in the views of British parents after it emerged the White House had hit out at proposals to ban social media for under-16s…

The technology secretary hit back at the warning, saying she would not be swayed from doing what she believed was ‘right for children in this country’

Trump administration says restrictions could impose ‘disproportionate’ burden on US tech companies

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In a response to the consultation on a ban, the US embassy in London said the country preferred ‘narrowly targeted requirements’ for adult content.

The White House has criticised plans for Australian-style restrictions to be introduced in the UK, warning they could impose a 'disproportionate' burden on US tech firms.

Starmer to press ahead with crackdown on tech firms despite opposition from US

The UK government will proceed with under-16 social media restrictions despite US embassy objections, setting precedent for tech and crypto regulation.