US President Donald Trump is aggressively challenging European efforts to regulate technology. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr voiced concerns about the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) Carr argued that the DSA’s potential for censorship clashes with America’s free speech values. Trump released a memorandum vowing to retaliate with tariffs or other measures against any “discriminatory” penalties imposed on US tech companies. The White House claims the US technology sector is a victim of ‘overseas extortion and unfair fines and penalties’ and has targeted Austria, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom for having implemented taxes, fees or regulations on digital services. The memorandum further criticizes European rules requiring streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video to fund local content (e.g., 20% of sales in France) and restrictions on cross-border data flows, possibly alluding to France’s “trusted cloud” initiative. This aggressive stance aligns with pressure from US tech leaders. Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly raised similar concerns over Brussels’ fines, while US tech lobbies are now targeting the EU”s AI Act. As this transatlantic landscape intensifies, the digital landscape remains a volatile frontline.