Observers: U.S. justified in confronting EU over discrimination against American tech
Analysts monitoring international policy say President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 301 investigation into the European Union is a warranted response to EU measures they view as protectionist and harmful to U.S. technology firms.
Analysts who follow international policy welcomed President Donald Trump’s 301 investigation into the European Union, arguing that confronting the EU over trade measures that disadvantage American technology companies is justified. They described the EU’s actions as protectionist policies that target U.S. tech and say such measures merit scrutiny under U.S. trade law.