There is a growing trust deficit at the center of the transatlantic digital relationship, which has widened during 2026. This friction stems from shifting political priorities, in both Washington and Brussels, that have strained decades-old ties between the European Union and the United States. The tension is not limited to digital policymaking. But within the digital arena, contrasting perspectives and increasingly vocal disagreement on digital regulation, digital sovereignty, and artificial intelligence (AI) are placing these longtime allies at odds.
