Washington urged to counter EU digital rules that hinder U.S. tech firms
U.S. officials are being pressed to launch a trade probe into the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which they say creates unfair barriers for American technology companies.
A group of 25 congressional members has urged the administration to open a Section 301 investigation into the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, alleging it imposes unjustified trade barriers on American tech firms. The DMA requires designated “gatekeepers” - six of the seven are U.S.-based - to alter platform functionality, comply with extensive mandates, and incur costly fees, which critics say will weaken security and user experience.
The piece argues that these measures not only hurt corporate earnings but also burden small businesses and end users across Europe. It further cautions that the U.S. Innovation and Choice Online Act may import comparable regulations, threatening domestic innovation.
Why it matters
The dispute could reshape transatlantic digital trade and affect how American tech services operate in Europe.
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