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Politics · International diplomacy · published 2026-09-04 · via The Hill

US Launches Trade Investigation into EU Tech Rules, Claiming They Bolster Beijing

The Trump administration is initiating a Section 301 probe into European Union trade practices, specifically targeting regulations like the Digital Markets Act and the EU Space Act as discriminatory against American companies. The opinion piece contends that these EU measures inadvertently strengthen China's competitive position in digital markets. The move signals a potential escalation in transatlantic trade friction.

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The administration's decision to invoke Section 301 marks a notable shift in how Washington addresses European regulatory frameworks. The probe specifically targets the Digital Markets Act and the EU Space Act, which are viewed as placing American technology providers

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