UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly considering scaling back parts of the Online Safety Act to prevent trade tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. The legislation, which imposes hefty fines on tech companies for failing to remove harmful content, has drawn criticism from Trump and key members of his administration.

Critics argue that the law’s broad scope could lead to excessive censorship and discourage investment from American tech firms. Elon Musk, a strong opponent of the Act, has reportedly urged Trump to challenge the regulations in trade negotiations with the UK. Under the current law, social media platforms risk fines of up to £18 million or 10% of their global revenue for noncompliance, The Telegraph reports.

Trump’s close ties with tech industry leaders, including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, could further influence his position on international free speech policies, according to reports. One insider described the law as “Orwellian,” claiming many in power see the UK as becoming a place “where people have to keep silent about things that aren’t fashionable.”

Any attempt by Starmer to amend the law could face pushback from his own Labour Party, which has committed to strengthening online safety measures. However, with fears of potential U.S. tariffs looming, Trump has signaled that a resolution is possible, stating that he and Starmer are “getting along very well.”