The EU on Friday slapped Google with a massive 2.95 billion euros ($3.47 billion) antitrust fine for favoring its own advertising services, drawing a furious rebuke from President Donald Trump and a threat of fresh tariffs against Europe.

Google vowed to appeal the decision by the European Commission, which accused the US firm of distorting competition in the 27-nation bloc.

“Google abused its dominant position in adtech, harming publishers, advertisers, and consumers. This behavior is illegal under EU antitrust rules,” EU competition chief Teresa Ribera said.

Trump, who has threatened to go after Europe for its rules on the digital market and content policing, lashed out at the decision, which brings Google’s total EU liabilities to nearly 10 billion euros.

“Very unfair, and the Ameri

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