WSJ Tech News Briefing · Friday, July 24, 2026
President Trump has stated he will direct the US Trade Representative's office to investigate new tariffs on the European Union. This action is in response to the EU's announcement of a $1 billion fine against Alphabet's Google for breaching digital competition rules. The investigation will be conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
“In response, President Trump today said that he would direct his government to open a tariff investigation that could result in new levies on the EU.”
“The investigation will be run by the US Trade Representative's office under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act.”
“It allows the president to impose tariffs on countries that discriminate against US companies.”