[N19PEDL2]

> Even if you could split THE internet into many national/regional networks, that would still be sufficient for most industrial and economic needs.

This is not the specific case, but I think that if Europe lost access to US internet services its economy would collapse.

[stkdump]

The US is special in being able to build and sustain huge tech companies. But the most important (internet or otherwise) services for anyones' economy don't require such huge companies.

Not saying that the loss worldwide free communication wouldn't be painful, but I think it would be as painful for both the providers and the consumers of services.