Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump mentioned he obtained a name from Apple CEO Tim Cook dinner over considerations concerning 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 telephone name.
European regulators have launched a collection of investigations into Huge Tech companies in recent times, with the intention of curbing their energy and making certain a stage taking part in discipline for smaller rivals.
“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 Cook 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 yr, the corporate was hit with a $2 billion EU antitrust superb for thwarting competitors from music streaming rivals by way of 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 Cook dinner, through the practically 90-minute podcast look.
Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris are locked in a detailed race to win the Nov. 5 presidential election.
