US Lawmakers Press Trump to Target EU Tech Regulations

The letter, obtained by Reuters, specifically targets the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Legislators contend that these regulations act as a de facto economic weapon against Amazon, Apple, and Google, leaving Chinese and European rivals largely untouched. There is mounting anxiety in Washington regarding the DMA’s influence on the cloud computing sectors dominated by Amazon and Microsoft.

Contention centers on the EU’s recent threat of fines against Google, which lawmakers claim ignores the company's proactive efforts to align with new standards. If diplomatic pressure proves insufficient, the group suggests invoking Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize retaliatory trade measures. This aggressive stance signals a clear warning to Brussels: access to the American market is no longer a guarantee if European regulators continue to target U.S. tech giants.