Trump launches 301 probe against EU over tech fines, warns of tariffs

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President Trump says the U.S. will launch a Section 301 trade investigation into the European Union over fines on American tech giants like Google, warning of a substantial tariff; the EU defends the penalties under the Digital Markets Act, and a lawsuit has been filed challenging related tariffs on multiple countries.
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- EU risks Donald Trump backlash with $1bn fine on Google Sky News
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