Trump Administration Advances Foreign Policy and Export Control Changes as EU Targets Big Tech

규제/정책 | Sat Jul 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 6 sources

The US shifted policies on Iran, Russia, and the Middle East while easing UAE export controls, and the EU issued preliminary sanctions against Meta.

Analysis

[Trump Administration] announced continued negotiations with Iran ^[1]

• Demanded Tehran declare a halt to attacks on the Strait of Hormuz
• Maintained diplomatic dialogue channels

[United States] dispatched delegation to Beirut to reinforce the Israel-Hizbollah ceasefire ^[2]

• Lebanese president requested US pressure for Israeli troop withdrawal
• Aimed to stabilize ceasefire implementation

[US Senate-White House] agreed on legislation to strengthen sanctions against Russia ^[3]

• Reflected expanded support for Kyiv
• Breakthrough came after Trump's signaled shift on Russia policy

[US Department of Commerce] announced measures to ease export controls on the UAE ^[4]

• Favorable review of MGX semiconductor and server license applications
• Granted license exceptions for advanced computing equipment to G42 and Core42
• Elevated the UAE to a major US defense partner

[European Commission] issued preliminary finding that Meta's Instagram and Facebook violate the Digital Services Act ^[5]

• Addictive design issues including infinite scroll
• autoplay
• and push notifications
• Insufficient protection for minors and vulnerable adults
• If confirmed
• fines of up to 6% of annual revenue could be imposed

[Elon Musk-SEC] faced judge's red flag concerns over settlement ^[6]

• Presiding judge raised a red flag

Sources

• [1] Trump says US has agreed to continue talks with Iran - Financial Times
• [2] US sends team to Beirut to shore up Israel-Hizbollah ceasefire - Financial Times
• [3] US senators strike deal with White House to tighten Russia sanctions - Financial Times
• [4] Trump admin eases export controls for UAE; Warren blasts 'corrupt' provision - CNBC World Markets
• [5] Meta found to breach EU laws with 'addictive' Instagram, Facebook designs - CNBC World Markets
• [6] Elon Musk SEC settlement raises 'red flags,' judge says - Yahoo Finance