US President Donald Trump has warned that the European Union will pay a 'big price' after Brussels fined Google $1bn, with the EU accusing the technology company of favouring its own services in search results, according to Al Jazeera.
Key facts
- The European Union fined Google $1bn, according to Al Jazeera.
- The EU accused Google of favouring its own services in search results.
- President Trump warned that the EU would pay a 'big price' over the action.
- Further details of the fine and any EU or Google response were not provided in the available source.
The European Union has fined Google $1bn, accusing the US technology company of favouring its own services in search results, according to Al Jazeera.
In response to the fine, US President Donald Trump warned that the European Union would pay a ‘big price’ for the action against Google, Al Jazeera reported.
The available source describes the EU’s case as centring on the allegation that Google promoted its own services over those of competitors in search results. Google’s response to the fine and the specific legal basis and timeline of the penalty were not detailed in the source.
It was not immediately clear from the reporting what form Trump’s warned response might take, or whether the EU or Google had issued further comment.
Why it matters
The fine and Trump's response involve a major US technology company, the US president and European regulators. The available reporting does not detail the wider consequences, and further developments were not yet known at the time of publication.
Frequently asked questions
How much was Google fined by the EU?
The European Union fined Google $1bn, according to Al Jazeera.
Why did the EU fine Google?
The EU accused Google of favouring its own services in search results.
How did Trump respond to the fine?
President Trump threatened that the European Union would pay a 'big price' in response to the fine.