Apple and Meta Platforms are facing the likelihood of regulatory fines. However, the blow could be less than feared due the policies of President Donald Trump.Apple and Meta Platforms are both expected to face monetary penalties from the European Union for breaches of its Digital Markets Act next week but the fines will be minimal as the EU looks to avoid a spat with the Trump administration,

Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. are set be hit by fines under the European Union’s Big Tech competition rulebook toward the end of next week, with the iPhone maker facing the added threat of recurring penalties under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act.

Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. are set be hit by fines under the European Union’s Big Tech competition rulebook toward the end of next week.