The EU wants to control American businesses. This new bill might be the only thing that can stop it
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Trump Threatens EU Sanctions Over Digital Services Act
Above: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland on July 27, 2025. Image copyright: Andrew Harnik/Staff/Getty Images
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Pro-Trump narrative
Europe's digital regulations are nothing more than discriminatory attacks on American tech companies disguised as safety measures. The DSA creates costly compliance burdens while giving Chinese competitors a complete pass, essentially making U.S. firms the piggy bank of the world. These Orwellian rules stifle free speech and censor conservative voices under the guise of fighting misinformation.
Anti-Trump narrative
The Digital Services Act aims to make the online environment safer by compelling tech giants to tackle illegal content including hate speech and child sexual abuse material while preserving fundamental rights. The law sets clear rules for online intermediaries to address harmful content while safeguarding freedom of expression and information online. European officials maintain the regulation keeps digital markets open and is not specifically targeted at US companies.
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