Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump mentioned he obtained a name from Apple CEO Tim Prepare dinner over issues in regards to the monetary penalties which have been imposed by the European Union on the iPhone maker.
Apple didn’t reply to a request searching for affirmation of the authenticity of the cellphone name.
European regulators have launched a collection of investigations into Massive Tech companies in recent times, with the intention of curbing their energy and making certain a degree taking part in discipline for smaller rivals.
Apple CEO Tim Prepare dinner escorts President Donald Trump in 2019 throughout a tour of Apple’s Mac Professional manufacturing plant in Austin, Texas. REUTERS
“Two hours ago, three hours ago, he (Cook) called me,” Trump mentioned, whereas talking with podcaster Patrick Wager-David in a program that was launched on Thursday. “He said the European Union has just fined us $15 billion. … Then on top of that they got fined by the European Union another $2 billion,” Trump added, quoting his name with Prepare dinner.
Final month, Apple misplaced a long-running courtroom battle with the European Union, leading to Apple’s being pressured to pay 13 billion euros ($14.08 billion) in again taxes to Eire, as a part of a wider crackdown. Earlier this 12 months, the corporate was hit with a $2 billion EU antitrust advantageous for thwarting competitors from music streaming rivals through restrictions on its App Retailer.
“Tim, I got to get elected first. … But I’m not going to let them take advantage of our companies. That won’t be happening,” Trump quoted himself as saying to Prepare dinner, through the practically 90-minute podcast look.
Earlier this 12 months, the corporate was hit with a $2 billion EU antitrust advantageous for thwarting competitors from music streaming rivals through restrictions on its App Retailer. Above, Prepare dinner and Trump on the White Home in 2019. REUTERS
Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris are locked in an in depth race to win the Nov. 5 presidential election.
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