🛑 The EU plans minimal fines for Apple and Meta over digital markets to avoid conflict with Trump

📱 The European Union plans to impose minimal fines on tech companies Apple and Meta Platforms under the “Digital Markets Act” (DMA) to avoid escalating tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Source: Bukvy

🍏 According to sources, the American company Apple will be fined and required to review its rules regarding the App Store due to antitrust issues.

💻 Tech giant Meta Platforms will be fined and required to change its “concern or pay” practice.

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🔍 It is noted that EU regulators will also close another investigation against Apple regarding the design of the web browser selection screen without any sanctions.

💰 Under the DMA, companies could face fines of up to 10% of their annual global revenue, which would lead to significant penalties for both tech giants.

🇺🇸 However, the EU will try to avoid further tensions with the U.S., given that Trump has previously criticized EU fines, even calling them “extortion abroad.”