Greer Hits at EU for Fining Google $1 bn

[ABS News Service/25.07.2026]

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned yesterday that the European Union is in potential violation of its trade deal with the United States following the decision to fine Google nearly $1 billion.

The European Commission’s action is “the latest in an increasingly aggressive approach targeting US technology firms,” Mr. Greer said.

The latest move, combined with actions under Europe’s Digital Markets Act that target Google’s Android operating system and Search services “represent a de facto forced technology transfer and intellectual property theft,” he said.

He accused the EU of continuing to target the most competitive US companies. “The EU often claims that it is looking for stability and predictability in our trading relationship, but these actions are driving massive uncertainty for US exports of goods and services to Europe. We are trying to resolve our concerns with the EU’s Digital Markets Act and other actions through responsible, constructive dialogue. But a real dialogue can only take place during a ceasefire. The EU’s recent actions undermine these efforts and pose a real risk to the continuation of transatlantic stability with respect to trade.”