Apple submitted over 10 requests to exempt product components from the latest tariff effects.
Apple Requests Exceptions from US Tariff on Chinese Imports : Read more
Apple Requests Exceptions from US Tariff on Chinese Imports : Read more
Shifting production isn't as simple as you think. The whole production ecosystem is like an orchestra. Everyone has its role and all timed to perfection. Apple is the conductor. It took apple a long long time to establish its production ecosystem in China.Doesn't exempting products defeat the purpose of the tariffs? If Apple doesn't like the tariffs maybe they should think about manufacturing Apple products in the US.