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EU Enacts Tech Regulations Amid U.S. Tariff Threats

8/27/2025

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The EU has enacted the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) for tech regulation.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on countries with perceived discriminatory digital regulations.
The EU asserts its right to legislate independently and denies censorship claims.
Seven tech companies, including Google and Meta, are classified as "gatekeepers" under the DMA.
The EU-U.S. trade relationship is strained due to conflicting regulatory stances.

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Story summary

The EU has enacted the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) for tech regulation.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on countries with perceived discriminatory digital regulations.
The EU asserts its right to legislate independently and denies censorship claims.
Seven tech companies, including Google and Meta, are classified as "gatekeepers" under the DMA.
The EU-U.S. trade relationship is strained due to conflicting regulatory stances.