Can Trump’s triumph lift the burden off Apple in Europe?

It’s challenging to predict; considering how skeptical people have become towards politicians and their pledges that often end up being unfulfilled. It remains uncertain whether the upcoming Trump administration will uphold the promises made during the campaign, or opt to selectively keep some and discard others.

If the new leadership decides to back American technology enterprises over what the Republicans perceive as the EU’s “overreach,” the process of extracting billions from Cupertino in the future might not be as smooth.

What transpires when the constraints are removed?

While it’s justifiable that Europe is keen to limit the dominance of foreign tech giants in a strategic bid to boost its domestic players in that sector, such a strategy might not succeed. In light of recent events in Valencia, Spain, it becomes evident that Europe is grappling with various other challenges.

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Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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