Apple EU anti-competition fine is a relatively modest $570 million to avoid Trump retaliation

While the European Union has now fined Apple for what it claims is non-compliance with its Digital Markets Act, the sum involved has been kept low to avoid increasing EU/US trade tensions.An EU flag with the App Store logoAfter denying reports saying that the EU was delaying fines while its member states negotiate with Trump over his 'reciprocal' tariffs, the EU has now issued fines for both Apple and Meta. Apple has been fined while Meta was fined $227 million, both for claimed non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).'Today's decisions send a strong and clear message,' Teresa Ribera, the EU's new antitrust chief said in the full ruling. 'The Digital Markets Act is a crucial instrument to unlock potential, choice and growth by ensuring digital players can operate in contestable and fair markets.' Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums