US-EU digital regulation tensions risking tech industry trade war
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 21 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
US-EU Tensions on Digital Regulation: The second Trump administration is expected to escalate tensions with the EU over antitrust and digital regulations, particularly regarding the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to regulate Big Tech companies viewed as "gatekeepers."
Impact on Big Tech: The report highlights that existing competition laws are ill-suited for the digital economy, leading to potential trade wars as the US perceives EU fines on its tech giants as unfair taxation, while the EU remains firm on enforcing its digital rules.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
