Current tensions around US trade policy may be helping delay a coming EU penalty against Apple, according to a new report.Here are the details.US and EU trade talks prompted postponement of Apple penalty Kim Mackrael and Sam Schechner, writing at : The piece also notes that “The rulings are still expected to go ahead, and it isn’t immediately clear how long the delay might last.” It’s not entirely surprising that the EU doesn’t want to announce penalties against two major US companies—Apple and Meta—right as it’s negotiating a trade agreement with the US.
Even if the penalties end up being “modest,” as one recent report indicated, the EU undoubtedly wants to avoid providing any potential complications that could hinder having fruitful trade talks.Will the penalty end up changing at all? It doesn’t sound like it, but the timing could make all the difference.Best iPhone accessories AirPods Pro 2 (now only $189, down from $249) MagSafe Car Mount for iPhone HomeKit smart plug 4-pack 10-year AirTag battery case 2-pack 100W USB-C power adapter for fast charging You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.
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