In response to the recent fines imposed by the European Union on the American tech companies Apple, Google, and Amazon, U.S. President Donald Trump called the move “discrimination” and promised additional investigations and tariffs.
“The European Union is at it again and, as always, has targeted major American companies directly! After fining Apple $15 billion, Meta $3 billion, Amazon $2.5 billion, and many others for no reason at all, we have just been informed that Google—a truly cutting-edge and amazing company—has been fined another $1 billion without any explanation,” he wrote on the social media platform Truth Social.
Trump emphasized that the total amount of fines imposed on Google exceeded $18 billion.
“This illegal and highly discriminatory practice began at such high levels during the first year of Joe Biden’s administration, but it will not continue under a Trump administration,” he stressed.
Trump noted that the U.S. “will immediately launch a Section 301 investigation into the practice of ‘robbing’ American companies and, as a result, American taxpayers.”
The U.S. president promised a “very high price” for the European Union for “this illegal and highly unethical behavior.”
“The fines will be completely rescinded, and we expect a substantial tariff to be imposed on them as soon as possible,” Trump promised.
As reported, the European Commission (EC) announced on Thursday its decision to impose a fine of 890 million euros on Google for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Source: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116976043318889040
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington will lift sanctions against Turkey that were imposed because Ankara purchased Russian S-400 air defense missile systems.
“We will lift the sanctions,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday in Ankara, responding to a question about the measures imposed against Turkey under the CAATSA law.
The statement came at the start of Trump’s meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Turkey in 2020 after Ankara purchased Russian S-400 air defense systems. Washington also excluded Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet program, stating that the use of Russian systems poses risks to American aircraft.
Trump also said that the U.S. would make a decision regarding the possible sale of F-35s to Turkey. According to Reuters, the U.S. administration is ready to support such a deal, but legal and congressional obstacles have not yet been fully resolved.
For Turkey, the lifting of sanctions and a possible return to the F-35 issue would represent a significant breakthrough in relations with the U.S. This is also a sensitive issue for NATO, as Ankara remains one of the alliance’s key members, but its purchase of Russian S-400 systems in recent years has been one of the main sources of friction in its relations with Washington.
The NATO summit in Ankara is taking place against the backdrop of the alliance’s efforts to demonstrate increased defense spending and strengthened military-industrial cooperation. The meeting between Trump and Erdogan has become one of the summit’s central bilateral meetings, as it concerns not only sanctions but also future deliveries of U.S. weapons to Turkey.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is prepared to impose 100% tariffs on any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies.
“Many European countries are discussing the immediate implementation of a digital services tax on American companies. Some of these countries are close to putting their words into action,” the U.S. leader wrote on the social media platform Truth Social.
“Please let this statement serve to make it clear that any country that imposes such a tax will immediately face 100% tariffs on any goods exported to the U.S.,” he emphasized.
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may resign as head of government following what he claims are failures on immigration policy and energy issues.
“Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He has suffered a major defeat on two very important issues—IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (THE OPENING OF OIL FIELDS IN THE NORTH SEA!). I wish him all the best!” Trump said in a post published on the social media platform Truth Social.
As previously reported, Reuters noted that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to announce his resignation on Monday and intends to present a clear timeline for his departure.
According to Serbian Economist, a project to build a large resort on the Albanian coast linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump has faced protests and environmental criticism due to its proximity to protected natural areas inhabited by flamingos, sea turtles, and other species.
The project in question is a tourism development on Albania’s Adriatic coast, in the area of Vlorë, Sazan Island, and the Vjosa-Narta zone. Thousands of Albanian residents took to the streets in Tirana to protest against a resort complex worth approximately EUR 1.4 billion linked to Jared Kushner’s investment firm, Affinity Partners. The project involves the creation of a luxury tourist complex on one of the most valuable stretches of the Albanian coast.
Environmentalists’ main concerns stem from the fact that construction could impact natural areas near the Narta Lagoon and the Vjosa-Narta region, which is considered a critical habitat for migratory birds and other species. Activists point out that the region is home to pink flamingos, seals, and sea turtles, and that large-scale development could damage coastal ecosystems.
BirdLife International stated that work related to the resort threatens one of Europe’s most important coastal habitats. The organization claims that construction and preparatory work could damage areas critical for biodiversity and migratory birds.
The protests have been dubbed the “flamingo revolution” by Albanian and international media. Protesters are using flamingos as a symbol of the protection of the natural area. According to media reports, the protests intensified after fences and construction equipment appeared on part of the site, as well as following reports of clashes between activists and security guards.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama defends the project, stating that it is important for the development of high-end tourism and attracting foreign investment. According to Reuters and AP, authorities view the development as part of a strategy to transform Albania into a more prominent destination for premium tourism on the Adriatic.
Critics, for their part, point to the need for greater transparency, environmental impact assessments, and public debate. At the heart of the controversy are not only flamingos and sea turtles, but also a broader question: can Albania develop luxury tourism without losing natural areas that are themselves part of the country’s tourist appeal?
The project has also taken on a political dimension due to its connection to the family of U.S. President Donald Trump. Jared Kushner is his son-in-law, and Ivanka Trump has publicly supported the idea of developing a tourism project in Albania. At the same time, international media emphasize that this is a private development project linked to Kushner’s investment firm, not a U.S. government project.
For Albania, the conflict surrounding the resort has become a test for its entire model of tourism development. The country is actively promoting the Adriatic and Ionian coasts as an alternative to the more expensive Mediterranean markets, but the growth in investment is increasing pressure on natural areas, infrastructure, and local communities.
A political debate has erupted in Bucharest over the name of a new park in the capital’s 4th Sector after local authorities proposed naming it after U.S. President Donald Trump and then put the matter to an online vote.
The proposal concerns the expansion of Tudor Arghezi Park on Metalurgiei Boulevard. Initially, Daniel Beluță, mayor of Bucharest’s 4th Sector, proposed naming the new section of the park “Donald J. Trump,” citing the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and the symbolism of the Romanian-American partnership. Following public criticism, he suggested that residents choose a name through an online poll.
The list of options included the names of Western and European politicians, among them Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Maia Sandu, Emmanuel Macron, Jacques Chirac, François Mitterrand, Václav Havel, Helmut Kohl, and Angela Merkel. According to Digi24, Maia Sandu held a commanding lead in the early stages of voting: after approximately 4,000 votes, she had garnered about 60%, while Trump had 16% and Barack Obama had 15%.
However, by the end of the online poll, the situation had changed. Mayor Daniel Băluță announced that, based on the results of the vote, the new section of the park would be named Donald J. Trump. According to HotNews, more than 28,000 people voted for this option, and a total of over 116,000 people participated in the vote on the names of the park and the ice arena. The next step should be the approval of the name by the local council of Sector 4.
Romanian media note that the vote was accompanied by controversy. Opposition representatives from the USR pointed to possible violations and drew attention to a sharp increase in the number of votes in favor of Trump on the night before the poll closed. According to HotNews, one of the USR’s advisors claimed that there were about 30,000 votes by Saturday evening, but by Sunday morning, the number had risen to about 70,000.
Thus, the initial reports of Maia Sandu’s lead were accurate only for the early stage of voting. According to the latest reports from Romanian media, Donald Trump emerged as the ultimate winner of the online poll, although the result still requires administrative approval.
The story garnered widespread attention because it turned the question of naming a district park in Bucharest into a symbolic debate about Romania’s foreign policy priorities, its relationship with the U.S. and Moldova, and the role of public consultations in local politics.
