Defending US Technology Leadership From Nontariff Attacks
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) is hosting a virtual webinar titled ‘Defending US Technology Leadership From Nontariff Attacks’ on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EST. This event, organized by ITIF’s Aegis Project for Defending U.S. Technology Leadership, will feature an expert panel discussion examining the growing trend of nontariff attacks on American technology companies.
These nontariff attacks include discriminatory regulations, excessive fines, and complex compliance requirements that are strategically calibrated to restrict the growth of U.S. tech firms in foreign markets or extract profits from them. Often implemented under the guise of ‘digital sovereignty’ or consumer protection, these measures disproportionately target U.S. tech companies.
The discussion will explore the implications of this trend and how U.S. policymakers can respond in the context of broader trade negotiations. The webinar will feature expert panelists, including Hilal Aka, Policy Analyst at ITIF, Robert D. Atkinson, President of ITIF, Hon. Nazak Nikakhtar, Partner at Wiley Rein LLP, and Martijn Rasser, Senior Director for Economy at the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP).
The event is part of ITIF’s ongoing efforts to track and analyze policies affecting U.S. technology companies, as documented in their Big Tech Policy Tracker. As global trade practices continue to evolve, understanding and addressing these nontariff attacks will be crucial for maintaining U.S. technology leadership.
Key Discussion Points
- The growing trend of nontariff attacks on U.S. tech companies
- Implications of discriminatory regulations and excessive fines on U.S. tech firms
- Ways U.S. policymakers can respond to these challenges in trade negotiations
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
- Format: Virtual Webinar
For more information and to access the event, visit the ITIF website.
