White House urges UK not to ban social media for under-16s
theguardian.com> Trump administration says restrictions could impose ‘disproportionate’ burden on US tech companies
Placing the onus firmly on US tech companies and not the well-being of children.
The tech firms (like cigarette manufacturers) have long known about the harms of social media on the young, and what steps or measures have they taken to reduce or limit damage (...crickets).
Oppose a "blunt regulatory instrument" if you like, but if you don't implement safety measures that's what you're going to get.
Indeed, this is ridiculous for a country that says no beer before 21. Arguing that children will learn to bypass the age restriction is equally founded as for alcohol.