US EditionApple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite President Donald Trump’s trade war with China
- Donald Trump, as US President, aimed to have Apple manufacture iPhones in the United States, a goal previously deemed unachievable by Steve Jobs.
- Trump's administration sought to impose tariffs, up to 145% on Chinese imports, to incentivize Apple to shift production to the U.S.
- Producing iPhones domestically would validate Trump's tariff plan and campaign promise, but Apple relies on Asia's established supply chain.
- Apple announced plans to invest $500 billion domestically, but Tim Cook cited a lack of skilled tooling engineers in the U.S., echoing Jobs's earlier concerns.
- Analysts suggest that manufacturing iPhones in the U.S. Faces challenges, including higher labor costs and a lack of established supply chains, making it unlikely.
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Why won't Apple make iPhones in America?
The future of the iPhone is up in the air. The White House announced Friday that electronics would be given an exception from President Donald Trump's massive new 145% tariffs on Chinese-made products. On Sunday, Trump seemed to renounce that waiver. That puts iPhone-maker Apple in limbo.The tariffs are "poised to take a toll on tech companies like Apple," said CNBC. The tech giant is a U.S.-based company, but it "makes iPhones and most of its o…
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