Hey tech enthusiasts! Despite all the noise from Trump's administration, the idea that tariffs will make Apple shift iPhone production to the U.S. is a total non-starter. 😮
For 18 years, Apple has built an intricate, decades-old supply chain in the Chinese mainland. Recreating that network stateside would cost billions and push iPhone prices from around $1,000 to a jaw-dropping $3,000 – a massive turnoff for worldwide buyers, especially for young tech fans looking for affordable innovation.
Industry experts like Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives agree: even with current tariffs at 145% on products made in the Chinese mainland, moving production to the U.S. isn’t feasible until at least 2028. The complex logistics and immense costs mean that the existing system works too well to be upended by trade policy alone.
Apple CEO Tim Cook might face more questions on this during the May 1 quarterly call, but for now, your favorite iPhones will continue to roll out from the tried-and-tested facilities in the Chinese mainland. So while global trade talks heat up, the power of established supply chains keeps our tech game strong. 👀
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Why Trump's trade war can't lure Apple to make iPhones in America
cgtn.com
