European Union Tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is visiting the United States this Tuesday, May 13, 2025. This visit follows phone conversations with Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, according to an EU spokesperson on Monday.
The visit occurs as Brussels enforces billions in fines on American tech companies, increasing trade tensions with Washington. These fines relate to violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), with Apple and Meta facing penalties of €500 million and €200 million respectively.
The EU maintains its actions are justified, while U.S. tech companies argue they are being unfairly targeted. Some in the U.S. view the fines as a form of economic extortion. The EU spokesperson emphasized the importance of Virkkunen's visit during this period of technological and trade strife.