China initiates investigation into Google
China's antitrust regulator has initiated an investigation into the American technology company Google. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The announcement was made amid escalating trade tensions following US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese goods.
China's antitrust regulator has initiated an investigation into potential violations by the US tech giant Google. This announcement, delivered on Tuesday morning, aligns with the increasing trade frictions stemming from Trump's recent tariff implementation on Chinese imports.
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) did not provide specific details about the probe, nor did it make a direct connection to the tariffs.
Google’s footprint in China is restricted, as the global versions of its services are blocked in the country. Its attempts for expansion have faced challenges due to the government’s support of domestic companies, cybersecurity issues, and difficulties in complying with Chinese content moderation requirements—especially under Western criticisms of Beijing's censorship.
Globally, the US search giant is no stranger to regulatory examination. Last August, a US federal court determined that Google acts as a monopolist, leveraging its dominance to suppress competition within its search engine market.
In Europe, Google has encountered substantial multibillion-euro fines from the EU’s regulatory body and various member states over antitrust breaches. Just earlier this month, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority commenced an investigation into Google's advertising operations.
Trump has enacted additional 10% tariffs on Chinese products, presented as part of a broader emergency measure addressing illegal immigration and drug trafficking, primarily targeting Mexico and Canada. In response, Beijing quickly implemented tariffs on American hydrocarbons, agricultural equipment, and select vehicle types. They also lodged a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization.
Furthermore, the Chinese government has put restrictions in place regarding the export of vital minerals—such as tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum, and indium—that are essential for advanced manufacturing, although it has not directly tied this action to the escalating trade tensions.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
China's antitrust regulator has initiated an investigation into potential violations by the US tech giant Google. This announcement, delivered on Tuesday morning, aligns with the increasing trade frictions stemming from Trump's recent tariff implementation on Chinese imports.
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) did not provide specific details about the probe, nor did it make a direct connection to the tariffs.
Google’s footprint in China is restricted, as the global versions of its services are blocked in the country. Its attempts for expansion have faced challenges due to the government’s support of domestic companies, cybersecurity issues, and difficulties in complying with Chinese content moderation requirements—especially under Western criticisms of Beijing's censorship.
Globally, the US search giant is no stranger to regulatory examination. Last August, a US federal court determined that Google acts as a monopolist, leveraging its dominance to suppress competition within its search engine market.
In Europe, Google has encountered substantial multibillion-euro fines from the EU’s regulatory body and various member states over antitrust breaches. Just earlier this month, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority commenced an investigation into Google's advertising operations.
Trump has enacted additional 10% tariffs on Chinese products, presented as part of a broader emergency measure addressing illegal immigration and drug trafficking, primarily targeting Mexico and Canada. In response, Beijing quickly implemented tariffs on American hydrocarbons, agricultural equipment, and select vehicle types. They also lodged a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization.
Furthermore, the Chinese government has put restrictions in place regarding the export of vital minerals—such as tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum, and indium—that are essential for advanced manufacturing, although it has not directly tied this action to the escalating trade tensions.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
