Trump Administration Warns of Fees and Restrictions on EU Firms Like Spotify and DHL If 'Discriminatory' Actions Against US Companies Persist

U.S. Trade Warnings: The Trump administration has warned that it may impose fees or limits on European service providers if the EU continues what the U.S. calls "discriminatory" actions against American companies, citing unfair lawsuits and regulatory pressures faced by U.S. firms in Europe.

Retaliation Against EU Regulations: The U.S. Trade Representative indicated that American service providers are under increasing pressure in Europe, while European firms enjoy unrestricted access to the U.S. market, prompting potential retaliatory measures against European service firms.

EU's Response: The European Commission has rejected the U.S. accusations, asserting that its regulations apply equally to all companies and are designed to create a fair and safe business environment within the EU.

Increased Tensions: The warning from the U.S. comes amid heightened enforcement actions by European regulators against major tech companies, which has led to significant fines and raised concerns about the impact of the EU's Digital Services Act on American firms.