EU Delays Apple Penalty Amidst Ongoing US Trade Talks

The European Union (EU) has postponed penalizing Apple and Meta Platforms, likely due to ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. Initially, the EU planned to issue cease-and-desist orders and potential fines against these tech giants on a specific day, but this was delayed just before an EU Trade Commissioner meeting with U.S. officials in Washington. The delay is seen as a strategic move to avoid complicating trade talks. Despite the postponement, penalties are still expected to be imposed, though their timing remains uncertain.