Trump's Tariff War Backfires: US Tech Giants Like Microsoft, Zoom Face European Exodus
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Trump's Tariff War Backfires: US Tech Giants Like Microsoft, Zoom Face European Exodus
- •France is phasing out US video conferencing platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom from government departments by 2027, replacing them with its domestic Visio platform.
- •This move, driven by security concerns over US laws and data access, is also a response to Trump's geopolitical policies and aims for digital sovereignty.
- •France anticipates saving 1 million Euros annually in license fees for every 100,000 users by switching to Visio, which also promotes local innovation through French startup Pianote.
- •Trump's 'America First' policies, including tariff threats against digital taxes, have pushed Europe and other nations to develop their own tech, isolating US companies.
- •Countries like Germany, Netherlands, UK, Canada, Turkey, China, South Korea, and Russia are implementing digital taxes, data localization, or developing local alternatives, impacting US tech.
Why It Matters: Trump's protectionist policies are inadvertently weakening US tech companies as nations prioritize digital sovereignty.
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