US EditionApple edges past expectations as world girds for tariff impact
- In April 2025, Apple faced a steep stock price drop after President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs targeting Chinese-made goods, including iPhones.
- The tariffs arose from ongoing trade tensions and fears they could trigger inflation and a U.S. Recession, placing Apple in the center of this conflict.
- Despite the tariffs and delayed AI features on the iPhone 16, Apple reported a 1.9% increase in phone sales to $46.84 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
- Apple’s stock dropped 23%, wiping out $773 billion in shareholder value for a short period, while CEO Tim Cook held private discussions with President Trump and committed to investing $500 billion in the U.S.
- The trade war pressures push Apple to shift iPhone production from China to India, though logistical challenges delay this move until at least 2026.
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Cost of iPhone ‘made in the USA’ revealed as Apple boss issues warning
APPLE CEO Tim Cook said the company expects US tariffs to slap an extra $900 million onto its costs this quarter. Cook revealed the tech giant raked in $95.4 billion in revenue last quarter but warned that tariffs could soon impact its bottom line. GettyApple generated $95.4 billion in revenue over the last three months[/caption] GettyThe tech giant also reported earnings per share of $1.65 – up more than 7 percent[/caption] AFPTariffs may add $…
iPhones & Co.: Loss of China – Apple's delicate departure from the cheap workbench
The US customs policy forces Apple to make costly production shifts. Two countries in particular benefit from this. In the long term, Apple no longer wants to produce the entire US demand for iPhones in China. However, there is also a threat of new pressure for the company.
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