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Europe is gearing up for another round of confrontations with America’s largest technology companies this year, setting the stage for potential friction with President Donald Trump’s administration. Brussels prepares fresh tech crackdown despite US pressure The European Commission plans to put greater emphasis on making sure tech giants comply with digital regulations in 2026, according to officials and lawmakers in Brussels. This shift comes after several years spent creating sweeping new laws designed to rein in powerful technology platforms. The enforcement push carries significant political risk. Trump’s team has already called for modifications to Europe’s tech legislation and warned that tariffs could be imposed if European authorities continue targeting Silicon Valley firms. European regulators find themselves walking a tightrope. They want to uphold their digital laws while avoiding a trade dispute across the Atlantic or pushing Trump closer to Russia regarding Ukraine. Teresa Ribera, who leads competition policy for the EU, spoke plainly about the challenge in an interview with the Financial Times. She said there have been times when she needed to be direct with US counterparts, telling them Europe would not reverse its regulations simply because they objected to them. The strategy centers on maintaining two major pieces of legislation. The Digital Markets Act targets what regulators call online gatekeepers, requiring them to open their platforms to competitors. The Digital Services Act pushes internet companies to do more to stop illegal material on their sites. People involved in implementing these laws said the real work has always happened away from public view, focusing on getting companies to follow the rules rather than announcing big penalties. Both Apple and Meta adjusted their operations after receiving fines during the spring months. The changes addressed specific concerns raised by European authorities. Brussels has started looking into new potential violations. Last month,…

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