Donald Trump says Tim Cook called him to complain about Apple’s billions in EU fines.

Paris Marx

It doesn’t surprise me that regardless of party, the tech industry is expecting the US government to be even more forceful in protecting their interests abroad.

Trump says Tim Cook called him to complain about the European Union

Former President Donald Trump said Apple CEO Tim Cook called him to complain about the billions in fines the European Union has charged his company.

The Verge (www.theverge.com)

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Paris Marx

Remember that Cook took advantage of the first Trump presidency to ensure tax rules were changed so Apple would save immense amounts of money when it repatriated its hoard of foreign profits.

Why Tim Cook made friends with Donald Trump

Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump will tour the Austin, Texas plant where Apple’s new Mac Pro is being manufactured in a photo op to promote Trump’s work on manufacturing jobs. Their relationship has paid off immensely for Apple — here’s how.

The Verge (www.theverge.com)