this is actually true, while in theory EU says GDPR applies abroad, it simply doesn't because its not law of the land. Only indirectly can it be enforced, e.g.

this is actually true, while in theory EU says GDPR applies abroad, it simply doesn't because its not law of the land. Only indirectly can it be enforced, e.g. a US based payment processor would want to comply because otherwise EU businesses would not be able to use it.