Trump Says EU Will Pay a Big Price Over Google's Fine

President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with steep tariffs. He also promised a new trade investigation. The move follows a $1 billion fine that Brussels placed on Google this week.

What Did Trump Say?

Trump said the European Union "will pay a very big price" for the fine. He called the penalty against Google "highly unethical." He also said the United States "is not a PIGGYBANK for Europe."

Trump blamed the previous administration for the trend. He wrote that the practice "started at these high levels" under President Biden. He added that it "is not going to continue during the Trump Administration."

Why the EU Fined Google

The European Commission fined Google $1 billion on Thursday. Regulators said Google broke the bloc's Digital Markets Act. The company had favored its own services in search results. It also blocked app developers from directing users elsewhere.

Google now has 60 days to change its practices. If it fails, it could face daily fines. Those fines could reach 5 percent of its average daily turnover.

What Happens Next

Trump has threatened to launch a Section 301 probe. This U.S. trade tool investigates unfair trade practices by foreign governments. The process could take months to produce results. However, new tariffs could arrive much sooner.

The fine adds fresh strain to U.S.-EU relations. Trade tensions between Washington and Brussels had recently started to ease. This new clash threatens to reverse that progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why did Trump threaten the EU?

Trump threatened the European Union after Brussels fined Google $1 billion for alleged antitrust violations. He called the penalty unfair to American companies.

Q: What is a Section 301 probe?

A Section 301 probe is a U.S. trade investigation that examines whether a foreign government engages in unfair trade practices.

Q: Will new tariffs hit the EU soon?

Trump suggested tariffs could arrive before the formal probe finishes, while the investigation itself may take several months to complete.