Meta issues Trump warning to EU regulators

Meta's global affairs chief highlights Trump as its possible new defender against EU regulators
Meta's global affairs lead Joel Kaplan said the company would alert Trump when it felt it was being unfairly targeted abroad by regulators.
Meta to Take EU Regulation Concerns Directly to Trump, Says Global Affairs Chief
When companies are treated differently and in a way that is discriminatory against them, then that should be highlighted to that company’s home government,” Meta’s global affairs head said.
Meta Says It’ll Tattle to Trump If EU Keeps Being Mean
Trump has also given some early signs that he might push back on attempts to punish American firms like Meta. While speaking at the World Economic Forum last month, the President said the EU shouldn’t be fining American companies, calling it “a form of taxation” and saying “We have some very big complaints with the EU.”
Zuckerberg’s new policy chief warns EU Meta will run to Trump whenever the tech giant feels it’s being unfairly punished by Brussels
The warning comes after Zuckerberg pledged to join President Trump in pushing back on governments around the world that go after American companies.
Meta Warns the EU that It Will Seek Help from Trump if It Imposes Harsh Penalties
Social media giant Meta ($META) recently warned the European Union that it will seek help from President Trump if it continues to impose harsh
Meta issues Trump warning to EU regulators in regulatory standoff
During the Munich Security Conference, Meta’s recently appointed chief of global affairs Joel Kaplan, told the audience that Meta will not shy away from involving Trump if the company continues to face regulatory issues with the EU.

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