Transatlantic Antitrust Tensions Rise as US, EU Clash Over Big Tech
Antitrust tensions surge as US and EU regulators clash over Big Tech. Discover what this rift means for global competition and tech innovation.
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Transatlantic Antitrust Tensions Rise as US, EU Clash Over Big Tech Transatlantic Antitrust Tensions Rise as US, EU Clash Over Big Tech Why are US and EU antitrust regulators clashing over Big Tech in 2025? Recent developments highlight a growing divide between American and European competition authorities, creating major uncertainties for global tech companies. Once celebrated for their collaboration, US and EU regulators are now publicly trading criticisms, fueled by political shifts and contrasting philosophies on innovation, market competition, and regulatory control. As the battle over how to regulate Big Tech intensifies, companies like Apple, Google, Amazon, and Meta find themselves caught in the middle, facing new legal risks and shifting compliance demands on both sides of the Atlantic. Image : Google Tensions have notably escalated since Donald Trump’s administration ushered in a new wave of leadership at key US regulatory bodies. Under the guidance of figures like Andrew Ferguson, chair of the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC), Am…