Some capitals have already sought domestic or European options for tech procurement, prompting American firms to offer “sovereign” cloud computing services that they say are beyond Washington’s reach [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS More than three-quarters of European countries use American cloud computing services for vital national security functions, a report published Friday found, warning that the dependency could make governments vulnerable. The analysis arrives as European governments increasingly fear that vital digital services could be subject to an American “kill switch” if tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House escalate. Published – April 17, 2026 12:48 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Minor girl found dead in Madanapalle; police investigate circumstances, abetment Income Tax searches on premises linked to aides of Senthilbalaji in Karur