The US backs Elon Musk in fight to overturn €120M EU fine.
Trump officials filed a motion to support X’s appeal, arguing the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) enforcement overreached when levying the fine last December, and unfairly targets American tech platforms while threatening digital free speech and global market operations. > “The European Commission inappropriately attempted to expand its regulatory authority to reach American companies not present or operating within its jurisdiction.” [Link: US government seeks to join Elon Musk in challenge against EU's fine on X | https://www.reuters.com/world/us-government-seeks-join-elon-musk-challenge-against-eus-fine-x-2026-09-24/ | Reuters]
Trump officials filed a motion to support X’s appeal, arguing the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) enforcement overreached when levying the fine last December, and unfairly targets American tech platforms while threatening digital free speech and global market operations. > “The European Commission inappropriately attempted to expand its regulatory authority to reach American companies not present or operating within its jurisdiction.” [Link: US government seeks to join Elon Musk in challenge against EU's fine on X | | Reuters]
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