Every Data Centre Is a US Military Base
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The US Trump administration's sanctions on the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor highlighted the vulnerability of European and Canadian institutions to US tech companies and their dependence on US technology. This has sparked concerns about data sovereignty and the need to reduce reliance on US tech giants.
In 2025, the US Trump administration sanctioned the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, freezing his UK bank accounts and restricting access to Microsoft email services. This move exposed the vulnerability of European institutions to US tech companies. European lawmakers grew concerned about a US digital 'kill switch' and the security of cloud services supplied by major US companies. Canada is also vulnerable due to its proximity to and dependence on the US. The pressure from US tech executives to roll back regulations is present, though often voiced through domestic tech leaders and commentators. This has sparked a reassessment of Canada's relationship with the US and the need to address its dependence on US tech.
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