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The European Commission has imposed €890 million in fines on Google for violating the Digital Markets Act, marking the tech giant's first penalties under the landmark legislation. However, EU regulators suggest further sanctions are unlikely given Google's progress toward compliance.
Google confronts a cascade of damages claims from European rivals following its record €1 billion Digital Markets Act fine. Competitors are seeking billions in compensation, with cases already filed across multiple jurisdictions and more expected.
Twenty-five US lawmakers have written to President Trump demanding action against EU tech regulations, suggesting trade investigations and potential tariffs if dialogue fails to quickly resolve disputes.