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Macron Slams U.S. Pressure on EU Digital Regulations

11/29/2025

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French President Emmanuel Macron urged EU action against perceived U.S. interference in the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urged EU ministers to reconsider these rules in exchange for reduced tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum.
EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen rejected the pressure.
EU officials accused Washington of blackmail.
The European Commission reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing digital legislation despite the tensions.

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French President Emmanuel Macron urged EU action against perceived U.S. interference in the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urged EU ministers to reconsider these rules in exchange for reduced tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum.
EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen rejected the pressure.
EU officials accused Washington of blackmail.
The European Commission reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing digital legislation despite the tensions.