The European Union fined Google 890 million euros (approximately $1 billion) for violating digital antitrust rules. The European Commission accuses the tech giant of setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps to the detriment of competitors. This decision falls under the EU’s Digital Markets Act targeting major tech companies designated as gatekeepers. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, reported $403 billion in revenue in 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened retaliation against European sanctions targeting American technology companies.
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