US BACKS MUSK'S FIGHT AGAINST €137M EU FINE

The US government submitted an application backing X Corporation's legal appeal of the €137 million ($150 million) fine levied by EU regulators. The penalty was issued under the bloc's Digital Services Act, which imposes compliance requirements on large digital platforms. The Trump Administration's intervention marks a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Brussels over tech regulation. Trump has previously criticized the EU's approach to regulating American companies, framing such actions as protectionist measures. The Digital Services Act requires platforms to enhance content moderation, provide transparency reports, and comply with various regulatory obligations. X has contested the fine on multiple grounds as part of its legal challenge. This move reflects the new administration's more aggressive stance toward international regulatory frameworks affecting US tech companies. The case underscores ongoing friction between American and European approaches to technology governance.