Renew Europe strongly rejects the latest remarks made by US President Donald Trump on open markets and recalls the EU's full legislative autonomy.
Freedom of expression is guaranteed in Europe and the Group would expect President Trump to safeguard it in his own country before lecturing us. Europe won’t rewrite its laws under threat: the Digital Services Act and Digital Media Act are non-discriminatory, pro-competition, and here to stay.
Renew Europe recalls the European Parliament has a powerful legislative shield: it can and will block any weakening of consumer protection or competition rules.
"Europe’s digital rulebook protects consumers and open markets. It does not target any country or company. Threats of punitive tariffs or export blackmail will not change EU law. We stand ready for dialogue with the United States - but we will never negotiate Europe’s legislation under threats. We make law through our own European democratic process, not by foreign pressure. Allies don't bully allies,” said Renew Europe President Valérie Hayer MEP.
Renew Europe expects the European Commission to reject the ultimatum publicly without further delay, reaffirm that the DSA/DMA are technology and country-neutral, and get with the US at the table for structured talks on interoperability, due process, and enforcement transparency.
“The purpose of the tariff deal between the EU and the US was to create stability. Trump’s continued attempts to control European legislation via repeated tariff threats are unacceptable. Both sides must uphold the deal if we are to take it seriously and implement our part,” added Renew Europe’s rapporteur on EU-US trade relations Karin Karlsbro MEP (Liberalerna, SE).