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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TARGETS AUSTRALIA OVER TECH RULES

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
WED, SEP 9, 2026

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The Trump administration will challenge Australia's plan to force social media platforms to remove harmful content and allow users to disable algorithmic feeds. The White House opposes regulations it views as digital taxes on US tech companies.

Australia's proposed legislation would require digital platforms to take down harmful content and give users the option to opt out of algorithm-generated "for you" feeds. Companies breaching the rules face fines exceeding $100 million. The Trump administration has warned trading partners against "imposing digital services taxes, fines, and other forms of extortion" on the US tech sector. Officials view Australia's plan as unfairly targeting American tech giants. The confrontation marks a clash between national regulation and US tech industry interests. Australia's Labor government argues the measures protect users from algorithmic harms and misinformation. The US position reflects broader resistance from the tech sector to algorithmic transparency and content removal mandates. The dispute comes as multiple countries develop their own social media regulations. The outcome could influence how other nations approach similar legislation.

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