Trump Administration Weighs Visa Sanctions on EU Officials Over Digital Services Act

The Trump administration is considering imposing unprecedented sanctions, including visa restrictions, on European Union and member state officials involved in implementing the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). The administration views the DSA as a form of censorship that suppresses conservative voices and imposes financial burdens on American technology companies. Senior State Department officials have held internal discussions but have not yet made a final decision on the punitive measures. The DSA aims to make the online environment safer by requiring tech companies to address illegal content such as hate speech and child sexual abuse material, but Washington criticizes it as an undue restriction on free speech. This potential action would escalate tensions in the already strained U.S.-EU relationship, which has faced challenges over tariffs and regulatory disputes. The move reflects broader concerns by the Trump administration about protecting U.S. interests in digital trade and expression.