U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick accused the European Union of attacking American technology companies "every day," saying Washington is working to counter what he views as persistent criticism and regulatory pressure on the sector. Lutnick’s remarks underscore the growing trans-Atlantic friction over digital regulation, antitrust cases and data-privacy rules that have drawn large fines and operational changes for U.S. firms. He did not outline specific retaliatory measures but signaled the Biden administration aims to defend the companies’ interests more forcefully.