Facebook parent Meta blames European Commission of killing American businesses, sends SOS to Donald Trump

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has accused the European Commission of unfairly targeting American businesses through its regulatory actions. The company claims that the Commission's enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is designed to handicap US tech firms while favouring European and Chinese competitors.Meta has been under scrutiny for its use of personalised advertising, a key revenue driver for the company.The European Commission is reportedly preparing to impose significant fines and a potential cease-and-desist order, which could force Meta to offer European users free access to its platforms without targeted ads. A Meta spokesperson stated, "This is not just about fines—it’s about the Commission seeking to handicap successful American businesses simply because they’re American."In response to the looming penalties, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly reached out to the Trump administration for support. Meta is urging US trade officials to respond aggressively to the European Commission's actions, which it views as discriminatory. The company hopes that pressure from the US government will lead the EU to adopt a more lenient stance.Zuckerberg's outreach comes amid broader tensions between the U.S. and the EU over trade and technology regulations. President Donald Trump is expected to announce new tariffs on the EU as part of his efforts to protect American businesses and jobs.The dispute highlights the growing friction between American tech giants and European regulators, who have taken a hardline approach to enforcing digital laws.