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Marco Rubio condemns European Commission's $140M fine as attack on US tech

"Marco Rubio condemns the European Commission's $140M fine as a direct attack on U.S. tech, highlighting the need to protect American platforms from foreign interference."

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Marco Rubio condemns European Commission's $140M fine as attack on US tech
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned the European Commission"s recent decision to impose a $140 million fine, stating that it represents an attack not only on the platform known as "X" but also on all American technology platforms and the American people by foreign governments. Rubio emphasized that this action signifies the end of online censorship of Americans.

In his remarks, Rubio highlighted the broader implications of the fine, framing it as part of a larger trend of foreign interference in American digital spaces. He expressed a commitment to protecting U.S. tech companies and their users from such actions.

This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the role of international regulations on American technology firms. For more on related coverage, see recent developments in U.S. State Department"s accusations.

Rubio"s comments reflect a growing concern among U.S. officials regarding the impact of foreign regulations on domestic technology companies and their operations.

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