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International Business Times
International Business Times
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EU Slaps Fines On Apple And Meta, Risking Trump Fury

The EU fined Apple 500 million euros ($570 million) after the company prevented developers from steering customers outside its App Store to access cheaper deals (Credit: AFP)

The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump.

The penalties threaten to cause more tension in the already fraught relationship between the bloc and Trump, as the two sides discuss a deal to avoid his sweeping tariffs on the EU.

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