EU Suspends Investigation into X Platform Amid U.S. Trade Talks

According to Foresight News, the European Commission has paused its investigation into the X platform, owned by Elon Musk, for potential violations of the EU's Digital Services Act. This decision comes as the EU focuses on completing trade negotiations with the United States. Three officials disclosed that the EU initially aimed to conclude the investigation before the summer recess, but this timeline is no longer feasible. The outcome of the EU-U.S. trade talks may influence future decisions regarding the investigation. The EU has launched several investigations into X under the Digital Services Act, which has become a contentious issue between the EU and large U.S. tech companies supported by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Trump administration has accused the EU of unfairly targeting American businesses. EU officials noted that the trade negotiations have made all decisions related to the U.S. particularly sensitive, as no one wants to provoke Trump and exacerbate transatlantic trade tensions.