Trump Vows Fresh Tariffs on European Union Over Google Fine

In the United States on 24 July 2026, Trump said the European Union will pay a 'very big price' for its fine against Google and threatened new tariffs. Le Figaro put the fine at 890 million euros, and Der Spiegel reported that Trump called the record fine 'illegal'. Trump also said the US is not a 'piggybank for Europe', and La Repubblica quoted him saying he had warned them.

German outlets reported that he threatened a 'considerable tariff' on the EU.