Monday, 17 August 2026Europe · Analysis
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United States Trade Representative, Office of the United States Trade Representative
The European Commission says Google gave its own shopping, travel and sports services better placement on Search and blocked app developers from directing users to cheaper offers outside the Play Store.
Emergency meeting of trade committee puts legislative work on hold as 15% universal levy throws Turnberry agreement into doubt
Washington links steel and aluminium concessions to changes in the Digital Markets Act and digital services taxes, while Brussels insists its regulations are non-discriminatory and not negotiable.
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