75% of European businesses fear a US tech kill switch could deal an economic 'death blow' – driving a search for sovereign alternatives
But as tensions across the Atlantic mount, almost 75% of European businesses fear the introduction of a US tech ‘kill switch’.This is according to new data from Proton, which surveyed 1,500 businesses in the UK, France, and Germany. He has repeatedly questioned NATO contributions, threatening to withdraw unless Europe upped its spending.But Trump has also criticized European tech regulations for “robbing American companies and, in turn, the American taxpayer”. He has vowed to investigate the European Union for fining US tech companies for anti-competitive practices and GDPR violations, and has placed numerous tariffs on trade partners.
- ▪But as tensions across the Atlantic mount, almost 75% of European businesses fear the introduction of a US tech ‘kill switch’.This is according to new data from Proton, which surveyed 1,500 businesses in the UK, France, and Germany.
- ▪He has repeatedly questioned NATO contributions, threatening to withdraw unless Europe upped its spending.But Trump has also criticized European tech regulations for “robbing American companies and, in turn, the American taxpayer”.
- ▪He has vowed to investigate the European Union for fining US tech companies for anti-competitive practices and GDPR violations, and has placed numerous tariffs on trade partners.
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Pro 75% of European businesses fear a US tech kill switch could deal an economic 'death blow' – driving a search for sovereign alternatives News By Benedict Collins Published 6 August 2026 European businesses aren't prepared for the kill switch to be flipped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Three in four European businesses fear a US tech 'kill switch' as much as they fear a ransomware attackLess than half have a continuity plan in place that is tested and documentedEmail and cloud file…
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