EU Shifts Focus to US Tech Dependence Amid Trump Concerns, Pushing for Digital Sovereignty

Kathmandu. Before US President Donald Trump's return to power, when the European Union (EU) spoke of reducing economic dependence on foreign powers, the primary focus was China. However, with Trump's potential return, Brussels' attention is now centering on American technology.As Trump's rhetoric intensifies, ranging from trade pressure to threats over the acquisition of Greenland, concerns are growing that he could digitally paralyze Europe if he chooses. Following Trump's retreat on the Greenland issue, senior EU officials have warned that the bloc is highly vulnerable to geopolitical shocks, emphasizing the need for strategic self-reliance in defense, energy, and technology.According to a...