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True.. but aren't they the only gov that can force a breakup?

Other governments could make it fairly inconvenient for the executives.

e.g. "Execs can no longer vacation in or transit through France without threat of arrest because they've ignored a legal directive."

See e.g. Oliver Schmidt of VW who was arrested on vacation in Florida from Germany, and served seven years in prison. Or Meng Wanzhou of Huawei.

Much more sensible would be barring the sale of Google products and services in their jurisdiction. Which is enough of a threat that Google tends to pay their fines and doesn't just ignore legislation outright.

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