margrethe vestager
The European Commission initially accused Apple of artificially reducing its tax burden for over two decades.
The investigation could lead to fines and eventually cause Amazon to change the way it works.
It’s the third time the commission has slapped Google with an antitrust penalty.
The move could add to a brewing trade war between Brussels and Washington.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Despite a looming uphill battle, EU commissioner Margrethe Vestager says corporate support is restoring hope.
"What we're aiming for has nothing to do with Google as such -- it has to do with the market allowing innovation."
Turns out she's just like the rest of us.