ANALYSIS-Europe forges ahead with Big Tech crackdown with X fine, defying Trump
Europe is intensifying its crackdown on Big Tech, imposing a 120 million euro fine on Elon Musk's X for breaching EU online content rules, following a 3 billion euro fine on Google. The EU's actions defy U.S. President Trump's administration, which has linked trade tariffs to EU digital regulations. EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera defends the EU's stance, emphasizing the importance of fair digital markets. Despite U.S. pressure, the EU continues investigations into Meta, showcasing its commitment to enforcing digital laws.