The U.S. is griping again about the EU’s Digital Markets Act, calling it unfair to American tech. The EU’s response? “This isn’t about nationality, it’s about gatekeepers.”

Now, I’ve seen both sides of this coin. The U.S. loves innovation until it gets challenged. The EU? They’re sick of watching five companies dictate how their people live online. If you’re running a startup or working with APIs tied into these platforms, this matters. Rules are shifting—fast.

Don’t buy the narrative that this is anti-American. It’s anti-monopoly. And honestly? We need some of that energy back home. My sisters and brothers building honest tech—there’s room in this new world, but you gotta stay lean, stay nimble, and pay attention to what doors are closing.