Ask HN: Do US tech firms realize the backlash growing in Europe?
I know people in the US are focused on DOGE, but over here in Europe, the impression is that the US completely destroyed its soft power this week. The expectation is that especially US tech will be weaponized, so people are switching search engines, studying dollar alternatives. If you think I am exaggerating, read the FT, Times, etc... Are people talking about this - do they take it seriously or believe there is no alternative to US tech? What does it mean for US startups, California and global tech? Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43139172 Points: 78 # Comments: 30

I know people in the US are focused on DOGE, but over here in Europe, the impression is that the US completely destroyed its soft power this week. The expectation is that especially US tech will be weaponized, so people are switching search engines, studying dollar alternatives. If you think I am exaggerating, read the FT, Times, etc... Are people talking about this - do they take it seriously or believe there is no alternative to US tech? What does it mean for US startups, California and global tech?
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43139172
Points: 78
# Comments: 30