The European Union has Apple (and not only him) has been in the crosshairs for some time, with further action looming – this time in the form of an official call to stop certain practices and possibly even financial sanctions. But while everything seemed to be ready, an unexpected twist came. According to information from The Wall Street Journal, the EU has decided to postpone the publication of the decision. And the reason? The current effort to negotiate a new trade agreement with the US.
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According to reporters Kim Mackrael and Sam Schechner, the European Commission was due to announce steps against last Tuesday. Applu and Meta Platforms. At least one of the companies has reportedly already been informed of the plans in advance. NakoneBut Brussels backed down – just before European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met with US officials in Washington.
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But delay does not meanonec. According to WSJ sources, sanctions remain in play and it is only a matter of time before they are announced. However, it is not clear how long the EU will wait with its cards. What is clear is that punishing the two largest technology companies from the United States at a time when WashingtononeIf you're negotiating a trade deal, it wouldn't be very tactical. Even if sanctions wereonec were not at all draconian – as some previous reports suggest – in terms of political timing they couldchat more harm than good. And so it seems that Apple For now, he can at least rest for a while. But not for long.
