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		sqdbps on July 24, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: EU fines Asus, Denon-Marantz, Philips and Pioneer ... The record fines were levied on US firms. Are you suggesting that it's legitimate to fine US companies on antitrust grounds to supplement tax revenue?

sgift on July 24, 2018 [–]

It's legitimate to fine US companies breaking antitrust laws. If that happens to supplement tax revenue that's an extra benefit.

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