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Apple is overhauling its European app distribution fees, introducing a unified 5% commission for alternative app marketplaces to comply with EU's Digital Markets Act and resolve regulatory disputes.
The European Commission has imposed €890 million in fines on Google for violating digital competition rules, but praised the tech giant's compliance efforts, suggesting no immediate additional penalties despite US pressure.
Google confronts a wave of private lawsuits from European rivals seeking billions in damages following its record $1 billion Digital Markets Act fine, potentially costing the tech giant far more than previous regulatory penalties.
Twenty-five US lawmakers, mostly Republicans, have urged President Trump to take action against the EU's Digital Markets Act, suggesting trade investigations and potential tariffs if negotiations fail.