The EU tried making micro USB mandatory only after first asking the industry to cooperate and self-standardize. Legislation was the very last thing tried. Afte

The EU tried making micro USB mandatory only after first asking the industry to cooperate and self-standardize. Legislation was the very last thing tried. After years of Apple stalling not cooperating, the EU got fed up, and forced them. GDPR was similar: Only after years of abuse by adtech etc.., the regulator took action. Maybe this is a communication mismatch between US and EU culture? EU companies tend to take the hint from the EU and do something before they are forced. US companies say: ...but there is no law forcing me? Then act surprised when said law is written.