He took a risk in ignoring a law instead of exiting the market. They did not escalate, they applied the law.
What we need is an international legal framework for the Internet. And that includes compromises on all sides. China, EU, Russia, US and others have very different understanding on what is right. But hey, I think US politics is America first and cancel all international treaties. Sounds like more problems like this are incoming.
Sure, next we should implement global communism and live in peace and harmony forever! That is most definitely feasible
I think it would be more effective if US establishes deterrence against punitive fines of its companies.