Brussels, Sept. 2 -- European Union (EU) Commissioner for Technology, Henna Virkkunen, is facing mounting pressure to take a firm stance in response to US President Donald Trump's recent threats to impose tariffs on countries whose technology regulations impact American companies, Euro News reported.

A spokesperson for the European Commission defended Virkkunen, stating that she "will fight back against all unfounded claims, she has done so, she will continue to do it", Euro News added. Virkkunen, who assumed office in December, has come under criticism this week for not publicly addressing President Trump's remarks made earlier this week.

Several Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) expressed dissatisfaction over the silence, with...