China Retaliates Against Trump's Tariffs with Antitrust Investigation into Google
China probes Google after US tariffs, escalating trade tensions and impacting tech companies.
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China Retaliates Against Trump's Tariffs with Antitrust Investigation into Google
The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China have taken a new turn with China's announcement of an antitrust investigation into Google. This move comes as a direct response to the U.S. imposing tariffs on Chinese goods, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the two global economic powerhouses. This investigation throws another wrench into the complex relationship between the two nations and raises concerns about the future of global trade and technological cooperation. The Antitrust Investigation: China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is leading the investigation into Google's alleged monopolistic practices. The focus of the probe remains unclear, but it is likely to center on Google's dominance in online advertising and its Android operating system, which powers a significant portion of mobile devices in China. While Google's search and internet services have been blocked in China since 2010,…
