Yes, and if that does not work, then the situation is that not only does each developer need Apple more than Apple needs each developer, but that developers in general need Apple more than Apple needs developers.
Which would contradict the claim that developers are having to pay outsize fees compared to their relevance to Apple’s business.
Why are you ignoring the whole purpose of this case? Apple has created an anti-competitive environment that allows them to dictate terms by controlling app distribution on its devices. If there were alternative ways to distribute apps on an iOS device, we wouldn't be having this discussion.
I’m not opining on the merits of the case, just on who needs who more.
For the record, I think transparency (in general) is always good, and so any terms and conditions that restrict price transparency are inherently bad for society.
Which would contradict the claim that developers are having to pay outsize fees compared to their relevance to Apple’s business.