US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes
AMZN•Threat of trade probes and tariffs
"If a dialogue does not deliver quickly, the United States should use all available tools, including but not limited to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974," they said, invoking an unfair trade practices statute that allows the U.S. to impose tariffs or take other retaliatory measures.
"It is important to make clear that the EU's access to the U.S. market is not guaranteed and can be limited should the EU continue to pursue discriminatory acts, policies, and practices in the digital sector."
The lawmakers cited European businesses' unfettered access to the U.S. market as a comparison.
The Commission said a transatlantic digital dialogue was of mutual interest.
"We believe there is significant potential to deepen cooperation across a broad set of digital issues, including those identified in the EU-US Joint Statement, while respecting our regulatory autonomy," spokesperson Regnier said.
