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Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs After €890 Million Fine Imposed on Google
On July 24, 2026, Donald Trump threatened the European Union with "substantial" tariffs in reaction to the 890 million euro fine imposed by Brussels on Google for violations of European competition rules. On Truth Social, the social network of Trump Media & Technology Group, Trump called this practice "PILLAGE" of American enterprises and taxpayers. He announced the immediate launch of a U.S. investigation into European fines targeting American companies. Neither the tariff rate nor the date of entry into force of the threatened tariffs are specified.