HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 | History Defined

Tech War Between US & EU Ignites: Spotify in Danger After Google, Apple & Meta

A tech war is brewing between the US and EU as Washington threatens retaliation against Europe after heavy fines on Google, Apple and Meta, with Spotify now in the firing line.

International Business Times UK · Dec 18, 2025

The Trump administration says it could go after Spotify if Europe doesn’t back off American tech companies

The Trump administration is threatening the EU over rules targeting tech companies, warning it would use “every tool at its disposal” to counter them.

Fortune · Dec 17, 2025

Trump Could Decide To Exit From USMCA In 2026, Says US Trade Representative

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hinted at the possibility of the Trump administration withdrawing from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2026.

Benzinga · Dec 4, 2025

U.S. extends China GPU tariff exemption until August 31 — Motherboards also listed in Section 301 exclusion

The Trump administration extended the Section 301 tariffs exemptions for several goods for another 90 days.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 3, 2025

US labels QRIS a trade barrier – what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system?

The United States has recently called out Indonesia’s national digital payment system QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) for being unfair. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) assessed QRIS as a trade barrier in its the National Trade Estimate Report 2025. The report – which includes broader trade…

The Conversation · May 31, 2025

LA’s bustling ports hit by Trump tariffs: ‘Everyone in the US will feel this’

Traffic is down at America’s busiest port complex – and anxious dock workers are fearful of further economic harm

The Guardian - US · May 4, 2025

Time To Fight For America's IP Rights To Maintain Technological Edge

From cancer therapies to clean energy breakthroughs, the fruits of American innovation are transforming lives. But around the world, our strategic competitors are chipping away at the very framework that makes this possible -- intellectual property (IP) rights.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025

US forges ahead with plans for steep port fees on China-built vessels

New rules part of effort to revive US shipbuilding, but penalties scaled back after warnings about impact on consumers

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025

Trump administration announces fees on Chinese-built vessels at US ports

The Trump administration announced new fees on Chinese-built vessels on Thursday, stating that the move aims to "begin to reverse Chinese dominance, address threats to the US supply chain, and send a demand signal for US-built ships."

Euronews · Apr 18, 2025

Terrible timing and huge uncertainty: how ports and shipping are handling tariff turmoil

As they reel from Trump’s policies, companies say volatile freight costs and congestion are now the norm

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025