Trump Opens Trade Probe Into EU Over Google's €890M DMA Fine

The EU fined Google €890M on July 23, 2026 for DMA violations — self-preferencing in Search and blocking rival payment options in Play. Within 24 hours, Trump launched a Section 301 investigation, calling the fine illegal and warning of substantial tariffs. The USTR said it jeopardises the EU-US trade deal. Section 301 tariffs face judicial scrutiny after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's prior tariff regime in February.