WSJ Tech News Briefing TNB Tech Minute: U.S. Threatens New Trade Actions Against EU Over Tech Fines
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Dec 16, 2025 Tensions rise as the U.S. hints at trade actions against the EU over tech fines, sparking discussions on international tech regulations. Meanwhile, the booming data-center industry is having a positive impact on the labor market, particularly in construction jobs. On the flip side, AI-linked bonds are struggling as investor concerns mount, leading to pressure on companies like CoreWeave. Join Julie Chang for the latest insights on these pressing tech issues!
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OutSystems Examples: Banks To Brewers
- OutSystems customers range from banks to brewers building custom apps and AI agents.
- The platform emphasizes speed and outcome delivery for those organizations, as noted in the episode introduction.
U.S. Threatens Trade Action Over EU Tech Fines
- The U.S. signaled possible new trade actions, including tariff hikes, against the EU after regulatory fines on tech firms.
- Julie Chang reported the move followed EU regulators fining X $140 million and highlighted unresolved tech-regulation disputes since July's trade pact.
Data Center Boom Driving Construction Jobs
- Data-center construction is supplying notable job gains amid broader labor reports.
- Contractors tied to America's AI build-out added many construction roles, driven by soaring electrician demand for data centers.