By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
PulseReporterPulseReporter
  • Home
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Investigations
Reading: EU reply to Trump might contain information use by Massive Tech, France says
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
PulseReporterPulseReporter
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Investigations
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
PulseReporter > Blog > Money > EU reply to Trump might contain information use by Massive Tech, France says
Money

EU reply to Trump might contain information use by Massive Tech, France says

Pulse Reporter
Last updated: April 6, 2025 4:34 am
Pulse Reporter 3 months ago
Share
EU reply to Trump might contain information use by Massive Tech, France says
SHARE



The European Union’s response to US tariffs may embrace regulating using information by American large tech teams, France’s finance minister stated in an interview with the JDD newspaper.

“We’ve got a number of instruments at our disposal on the European stage: regulatory, fiscal, customs,” Eric Lombard stated within the interview revealed late Saturday. “For instance, we will strengthen sure environmental necessities or regulate using information by sure digital gamers,” he added.

President Donald Trump introduced on April 2 broad tariffs on imports into the US, together with 20% duties on EU items, as a part of his efforts to shake up the worldwide buying and selling system. The bloc — the US’s largest buying and selling companion — has vowed to retaliate with countermeasures if wanted, together with with its personal tariffs, taxing companies and focusing on American tech companies. 

Lombard stated EU guidelines additionally enable for taxes on sure American actions, with all of the choices remaining open and beneath dialogue. He didn’t element how information utilization by large tech teams could possibly be strengthened. Information assortment and processing is already regulated by EU guidelines just like the far-reaching GDPR.

Learn Extra: France Eyes US Massive Tech in EU Retaliation to Trump’s Tariffs 

The European response to US tariffs ought to “inevitably” have “penalties” for each the continent’s and US firms, Lombard stated. “It’s not a query of taxing all American imports, that might be counterproductive, penalizing our financial system as a lot as theirs,” he informed the newspaper. “So we’re going to goal sure industrial segments, in a exact method.”

Lombard pressured that he nonetheless sees a risk for tariffs to be lifted by means of negotiations. “If we attain a balanced settlement inside an inexpensive time-frame, it is going to be a confidence issue” for French firms and households, he stated.

This story was initially featured on Fortune.com

You Might Also Like

How a lot you need to stroll to see health features, in line with specialists

Gen Z breaks into the commerce sector as faculty disillusionment rises

Regardless of Trump’s demand that the Fed lower charges, Wall Road more and more sees the precise reverse taking place

NXP Semi shares sink on tariff issues, CEO Kurt Sievers to step down

People’ inflation expectations hit a report low

Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Previous Article NYT Strands hints, solutions for April 6 NYT Strands hints, solutions for April 6
Next Article Verizon’s Worth Lock, a New Rolex, and Withings’ Blood Stress Tech—Your Gear Information of the Week Verizon’s Worth Lock, a New Rolex, and Withings’ Blood Stress Tech—Your Gear Information of the Week
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Weekly Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

More News

iPad mini vs. 11-inch iPad: Which Prime Day deal must you purchase?
iPad mini vs. 11-inch iPad: Which Prime Day deal must you purchase?
24 minutes ago
Film Character Relationship App Quiz — BuzzFeed Quizzes
Film Character Relationship App Quiz — BuzzFeed Quizzes
46 minutes ago
15 Greatest Prime Day Cellphone Offers (2025): Samsung, OnePlus, and Pixel
15 Greatest Prime Day Cellphone Offers (2025): Samsung, OnePlus, and Pixel
1 hour ago
Salesforce surpasses 1 million AI agent-customer conversations, says finance chief
Salesforce surpasses 1 million AI agent-customer conversations, says finance chief
2 hours ago
What Form Of Music Are You?
What Form Of Music Are You?
2 hours ago

About Us

about us

PulseReporter connects with and influences 20 million readers globally, establishing us as the leading destination for cutting-edge insights in entertainment, lifestyle, money, tech, travel, and investigative journalism.

Categories

  • Entertainment
  • Investigations
  • Lifestyle
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Travel

Trending

  • iPad mini vs. 11-inch iPad: Which Prime Day deal must you purchase?
  • Film Character Relationship App Quiz — BuzzFeed Quizzes
  • 15 Greatest Prime Day Cellphone Offers (2025): Samsung, OnePlus, and Pixel

Quick Links

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Service
  • Disclaimer
2024 © Pulse Reporter. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account