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Trade negotiations have also been a battleground, with the Biden administration halting the Canada-EU digital platform tax and stalling deals with the EU over the Digital Services Act (DSA)—a proposed regulatory framework that many critics describe as an “AI censorship Death Star.” This move underscores the administration's determination to block regulatory pathways that would reinforce censorship tactics globally.
Moreover, the White House has employed “disinformation” as a diplomatic tool, applying measures like targeted sanctions under the Magnitsky Act on foreign entities accused of manipulating speech—demonstrating a flexible approach to defending free expression at home and abroad.