Facing a new attack from the European Union’s protectionist extortion racket, X should refuse to comply with any fines and threaten to withdraw from the European marketplace.

There are at least 50 million X users in Europe, and the social media platform is used by many businesses, media outlets and personalities, celebrities, politicians, and others. In turn, the EU is unlikely to be able to withstand a showdown with X. Especially if the Biden or prospective second Trump administration prepares to impose retaliatory tariffs on European exports to the United States.