Completely different situation. If it was only to sales to US customers, then it would be comparable. That the Swedish government allowed external influence to change the laws for its own citizens is nothing like the GDPR applying only to EU citizens.
> Of course this was pushed through by US lobbyists and, you guessed it, that's where the money goes as well.
You can be certain that some (local) politicians got some kick-backs out of it.
Of course this was pushed through by US lobbyists and, you guessed it, that's where the money goes as well.