Risking Trump’s Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair Practices
European Union regulators said the tech giants likely violated the law by unfairly boxing out smaller competitors, adding to tensions between Europe and the United States
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Risking Trump’s Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair Practices
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