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		tiahura 55 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple Demands EU Repeal the Digital Markets Act You can only shake someone down so many times before they say no mas. There have been hints from the US administration that they recognized the DMA as something to be addressed. I'd imagine it was a topic of conversation when Cook gave Trump the gold statue.

0xDEAFBEAD 55 days ago [–]

For context, here's some background on why US companies view the DMA as a shakedown:

https://www.piratewires.com/p/eu-weaponizes-regulation-us-te...

immibis 55 days ago | [–]

TLDR: because it's a regulation they have to follow and regulations are shakedowns (according to those who are regulated)

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