Group 1 - The European Commission has fined Apple and Meta €500 million and €200 million respectively for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA) [1][5] - The fines represent the first non-compliance ruling since the DMA came into effect [5] - The U.S. White House has labeled the EU's actions as "economic extortion" and discriminatory against American companies [3][5] Group 2 - Apple is accused of restricting app developers from directing users to third-party channels, which undermines user access to alternative services [5] - Meta's "consent or pay" model for its Facebook and Instagram platforms has been deemed non-compliant with EU regulations, requiring users to either consent to data use for personalized ads or pay a subscription fee for an ad-free experience [5] - Both companies have been given 60 days to comply with the EU's demands or face further penalties [5]

Group 1: Legal Actions Against Tariff Policies - Twelve states in the U.S. have filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming that the tariff policies implemented by the Trump administration are illegal and not a legitimate exercise of power [2][4] - The lawsuit argues that the authority to set tariffs is exclusive to Congress, and the President can only invoke emergency powers in the face of "extraordinary and unusual threats" from abroad [2] - New York Attorney General Letitia James stated that the illegal tariff policies could lead to severe inflation, unemployment, and economic losses if not halted [2] Group 2: EU Fines on Tech Giants - The European Commission has imposed fines of €500 million on Apple and €200 million on a metaverse platform company for violations of the Digital Markets Act [5] - Apple was found to restrict app developers from directing users to third-party channels, depriving users of access to alternative services [6] - The metaverse platform's "consent or pay" model, requiring users to either agree to data integration for personalized ads or pay a monthly fee for an ad-free version, was deemed non-compliant with legal requirements [6] Group 3: International Reactions and Implications - The U.S. government has labeled the EU's penalties as "new economic extortion," indicating a potential escalation in tensions between the U.S. and the EU [8] - The EU has warned that if negotiations with the U.S. regarding tariffs do not yield results, it may impose taxes on large American tech companies [8]

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Group 1 - The European Union has imposed fines on Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act, with Apple fined €500 million and Meta fined €200 million [2][3] - Apple was found to have imposed restrictions that prevented app developers and users from accessing discounts available outside the Apple App Store, violating the Digital Markets Act [2] - Meta's "consent or pay" model, which does not allow users to reduce ad personalization if they refuse to pay, was deemed non-compliant with the Digital Markets Act [3] Group 2 - The fines were determined based on the violations occurring from March 2024, when the Digital Markets Act came into full effect, until Meta's new compliance model is expected to launch in November 2024 [3] - The maximum fine for violations under the Digital Markets Act can reach up to 10% of a company's global revenue, and for repeated violations, it can go up to 20% [4]