Well, in practice, the tech companies don't actually need the EU. It depends on the area/tech company of course. But, for example, the number of consumers they

Well, in practice, the tech companies don't actually need the EU. It depends on the area/tech company of course. But, for example, the number of consumers they represent is only about half a billion. That isn't that many. For example, Latin America has 20% more consumers. Most could totally could afford to ignore the EU if they wanted to and still have a perfectly good business. (This assumes their goal is not all out growth but instead are happy with sustained profit at some point)