The Apple USB-C case is requiring a corporation to comply with regulations. Breaking up a company means a subset is being separated from the parent company, in

The Apple USB-C case is requiring a corporation to comply with regulations. Breaking up a company means a subset is being separated from the parent company, in a way where the parent company is no longer deriving value from the (former) subsidiary. In that context, why would Apple say "sure we will sever part of our business to be fully independent" rather than "ok we will no longer operate in Europe"? They lose the business either way, but the first scenario sets a bad precedent for them and encourages other countries/leagues/unions to try the same.