[abirch]

Yes, Europe was powerful when they had colonies.

Currently, Europe can stand up against tech. Apple could easily prohibit iPhones from going into France but I doubt it cutting off the entire EU.

[irishcoffee]

Stand up against tech? Cut off your nose to spite your face? Apple sure won’t care. Nor is Apple all encompassing of “tech”

[ben_w]

> Apple sure won’t care

Europe collectively is about 26.7% of their 2025 revenue, according to SEC filings, so I bet they'd care.

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/320193/0000320193250...

[oblio]

It's worse than that. If Apple were banned, someone else would fill their spot.

[irishcoffee]

Oh no, Europe would stand on their own two feet!?

[ben_w]

Great for us here in Europe, but an even bigger reason for Apple to be upset about it.