Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-09-12 05:02Group 1 - The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, remains firm on regulating large US tech companies despite threats from President Trump regarding tariffs, indicating escalating tensions between the US and EU over tech regulation [1][10] - The EU has imposed a record fine of €29.5 billion on Google for violating antitrust regulations in the advertising technology sector, marking the fourth significant penalty against the company [2][3] - The total fines imposed on Google by the EU have reached €9.5 billion, with previous fines for abuses in shopping, Android, and advertising practices [3][7] Group 2 - The EU has demanded that Google propose a viable remedy within 60 days, or face mandatory measures, while Google plans to appeal the decision [7][10] - Trump's administration has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the EU's actions, threatening to initiate a Section 301 investigation into what it deems unfair trade practices by the EU [7][8] - The ongoing conflict highlights a deeper divide in digital regulations, with the EU aiming to assert digital sovereignty and the US tech giants accusing the EU of overreach and discrimination [10][11] Group 3 - The EU's recent decision to impose a fine rather than enforce a forced divestiture of Google's business has sparked internal criticism, with some arguing that fines alone will not change Google's monopolistic behavior [16][17] - The EU faces challenges in balancing external pressures from the US and internal divisions among member states regarding trade interests and regulatory strategies [14][18] - The ongoing battle over digital sovereignty is seen as a critical test of the EU's global governance capabilities and strategic autonomy in the face of US pressure [18]