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A growing rift between the United States and Europe deepened after the European Union issued a $140 million fine against Elon Musk’s social media platform X under the Digital Services Act. The penalty, which EU regulators said stemmed from deceptive verification practices, insufficient ad transparency, and the company’s refusal to provide researchers access to public data, sparked sharp criticism from top U.S. officials who framed the move as censorship and an attack on American tech companies.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau took the strongest stance, arguing that Europe’s regulatory actions undermine the transatlantic alliance even as NATO remains central to shared security. In a post on X, Landau said EU member states call for solidarity when acting within NATO but pursue policies harmful to U.S. interests when acting under the EU banner. He warned that this contradiction threatens Western cohesion at a critical geopolitical moment. His remarks followed similar objections from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, and Vice President JD Vance, who claimed the fine reflects bias against U.S. technology firms and limits Americans’ online expression.
The backlash also intensified after Musk, once an ally of Donald Trump before their public split, responded by calling for the EU to be abolished. European officials rejected accusations of political motivation, insisting the decision focused solely on user protection, misinformation prevention, and platform accountability.
The dispute unfolds as the Trump administration sends mixed messages about NATO—criticizing defense spending shortfalls while occasionally praising allied initiatives. Landau himself had previously questioned NATO’s relevance in a June post he later deleted, adding further complexity to U.S.-European relations.
As tensions rise, the debate over digital regulation, free expression, and transatlantic cooperation continues to shape the future of U.S.-EU policy alignment.
