EU steps up 2026 tech enforcement after €120M X fine as Trump warns tariffs

On January 4, 2026, EU officials signaled a 2026 pivot from rulemaking to strict enforcement of the DMA and DSA, according to Brussels lawmakers and officials. Last month, the European Commission fined X €120 million, prompting a U.S. visa ban on ex-Commissioner Thierry Breton and others and renewed tariff threats from President Donald Trump's team. Apple, Meta, and Google face fresh probes and push back against the rules.