NEW: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU could introduce Australia-style social media restrictions for minors as soon as this summer. Brussels is considering banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms across the European Union, potentially impacting more than 65 million young people. Speaking in Copenhagen, von der Leyen said the EU must consider a “social media delay” for children and teenagers while a panel of online safety experts finalizes recommendations. She praised Australia’s crackdown on youth social media access, arguing that childhood is a “vulnerable phase” and warning about the speed at which technology is shaping adolescent development. The proposal could trigger a major clash with the Trump administration, which has previously threatened tariffs and retaliation against countries targeting American tech firms through regulation. Trump warned last year that digital regulations aimed at US technology companies amount to discrimination against American industry. The EU move follows France voting in March to ban under-15s from platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and Facebook.