China threatens App Store probe in retaliation for trade tensions

Following the introduction of trade tariffs by the US, China is said to be considering an antitrust investigation into Apple's App Store practices.Tim Cook (left) and Trump (right)The new US trade tariffs ostensibly imposed on China will be paid by US businesses and consumers, not China or any other foreign country. But they mean higher prices for Americans, which will mean a decrease in sales, so China has been announcing retaliatory measures.According to Bloomberg, those measures may now also include China launching an investigation into Apple's App Store fees and practices. This is despite the country having already investigated the App Store and concluding in May 2024 that Apple was not abusing its market position. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums