The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) is opposing U.S. tariff threats that seek to weaken EU digital and competition laws. In a newly released statement, TACD urges the Trump administration to end its pressure tactics and calls on the EU to stand firm in enforcing consumer protections.
The statement raises concerns over the Trump-Vance administration’s use of tariffs to challenge laws like the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA). TACD stresses that these regulations do not unfairly target U.S. companies but instead ensure fair treatment for consumers globally.
Rather than escalating trade tensions, TACD calls for U.S.-EU cooperation to address shared challenges, such as tackling the influx of unsafe products sold online. Aligning customs enforcement across the Atlantic, the organization argues, would strengthen consumer protections and benefit the global economy.
Background
TACD is a coalition of 76 leading consumer and digital rights organizations in the U.S. and EU, dedicated to advocating for consumer interests in transatlantic policymaking. The organization works to promote fair trade policies, protect digital rights, and foster constructive dialogue between regulators and NGOs.