On March 28, according to the Financial Times, the EU is considering targeting U.S. service exports, including businesses of large tech companies, in retaliation for Trump's 25% tariffs on the automotive industry, and has pledged to take further measures next week. An EU diplomat stated: "The Americans believe they have an escalation advantage in the trade war, but we are also capable of doing so." He added that the ultimate goal is to ease tensions through a comprehensive trade agreement. The counterattack may include restricting intellectual property of large tech companies. Another example is banning Musk's Starlink satellite network from winning government contracts. Italy is already reconsidering whether to purchase the system.