U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers

NYT — TechnologyWednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:34:50 AM
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
  • The Trump administration has imposed travel bans on five European tech regulators and researchers, citing concerns over foreign censorship and alleging that these individuals have attempted to coerce American platforms into censoring opposing viewpoints. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the administration's stance on protecting American perspectives from external influence.
  • This development underscores the escalating tensions between the U.S. government and European regulatory bodies, particularly as the Trump administration seeks to defend American tech companies from perceived overreach by foreign entities.
  • The situation reflects a broader conflict regarding regulatory practices in the tech industry, as evidenced by recent fines imposed on Elon Musk's platform, X, by European regulators for deceptive practices, and threats of economic penalties against European firms unless they retract regulatory measures targeting U.S. companies.
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