The European Commission fined Google a total of €890mn for breaching the bloc’s digital rule book, threatening daily fines if the search engine does not comply. Brussels said Google gave preferential treatment to its own services—including shopping, hotel, transport and sports results—over third parties, and prevented app developers from freely communicating and promoting offers in distribution channels of their choice.

The company was fined €460mn for the search breach and €430mn for steering issues, with 60 days to propose solutions or face periodic penalties up to 5% of average daily turnover. EU competition chief Teresa Ribera called it “serious enforcement” and a strong message to Google.

The penalties risk reigniting EU‑US conflict after tensions over the digital rule book appeared to ease. US President Donald Trump has called the EU fines “overseas extortion” and a form of taxation, prompting threats of retaliation. Ribera said Brussels cannot base decisions on external pressure, emphasizing duty to defend rule of law.

Google’s chief legal officer Kent Walker argued the Digital Markets Act “breaks everyday products” and harms European businesses and consumers. Alphabet reported $402.83bn revenue last year. The Commission ordered Google to revise policies within 60 days or risk further fines.