EU Pauses Apple and Meta Fines Amidst Ongoing Trade Talks with US

The European Union has reportedly postponed fines against Apple and Meta over alleged violations of the Digital Markets Act. This decision was made to avoid influencing ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, particularly due to concerns about potential retaliatory tariffs from the Trump administration. Initially, the EU planned to issue fines and cease-and-desist orders on April 15, 2025, but these were delayed following meetings between EU officials and U.S. representatives. Despite the delay, the EU still intends to proceed with enforcing compliance with the Digital Markets Act, though the exact timing remains uncertain.