Europe Today Vestager on tariffs and tense EU-US talks on trade
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Nov 25, 2025 
Join Margrethe Vestager, a key figure in EU digital regulation and former EU Commissioner for Competition, as she delves into pressing EU-US trade issues. She discusses the recent talks on tariffs and how the Digital Markets Act is viewed by the US, emphasizing its role in consumer protection. Vestager defends the origins of these regulations and their impact on innovation. She also touches on broader concerns like mental health and democracy, all while promoting a pragmatic trade deal that aims to maintain stability.
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Digital Rules Versus Tariffs
- U.S. officials pressed the EU to soften digital rules in exchange for tariff relief on steel and aluminium.
- The talks separate traditional trade (steel) from regulatory sovereignty (digital rules), complicating compromises.
U.S. Concerns Over the DMA
- U.S. officials say the Digital Markets Act targets mainly American companies and enforcements feel aggressive.
- They ask modifications to protect global revenues of U.S. firms while acknowledging EU legislative priorities.
DMA As Market Normalisation
- Margrethe Vestager frames the DMA as restoring fair access and safety for users and competitors.
- She argues the law is standard market protection, not an attack on specific companies.