The EU slapped Google with a massive 2.95 billion euro ($3.47 billion) antitrust fine for favouring its own advertising services Friday, despite President Donald Trump’s warnings not to target US big tech.

Google immediately vowed to appeal the decision by the European Commission, which accused the US firm of distorting competition in the 27-nation bloc.

“Google abused its dominant position in adtech harming publishers, advertisers, and consumers. This behaviour is illegal under EU antitrust rules,” EU competition chief Teresa Ribera said.

The fine comes despite threats by Trump to go after Europe for regulations seeking to rein in US tech giants — and follows days of hesitation on the European side over moving ahead with the sanction.

Earlier this week it emerged that the EU’s trade c

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