Top officials in Brussels, Paris, and Berlin expressed strong disapproval of the recent US restrictions, standing firm on Europe’s authority to create regulations governing foreign companies operating within its borders.

A spokesperson for the EU announced plans to seek clarification from the United States, yet also emphasized the bloc’s readiness to “act swiftly and decisively” in response to what they termed “unjustifiable actions.”

President Macron took to X to assert that these actions represent intimidation and pressure tactics intended to erode Europe’s digital autonomy.

The tension escalated earlier this month when the EU imposed a 120 million euro ($211 million) fine on Elon Musk’s X platform for violating online content regulations, a move that particularly irked US officials.

US officials were particularly upset earlier this month when the EU sanctioned Elon Musk’s X platform, fining it 120 million euros ($211 million) for breaching online content rules.