Apple Soars After Tariff Exemptions—And iPhones May Not Get More Expensive After All

Tech, auto shares gain as Trump floats more tariff exemptions amid confusion

KUALA LUMPUR: Big Tech and auto shares rose after the US removed smartphones and other electronics from its tariffs on China over the weekend, and after President Donald Trump added new wrinkles into his vacillating trade policy on Monday by suggesting he might grant exemptions on auto-related levies already in place. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Apple Supplier Considers U.S. Shift to Dodge Trump's 104% Tariffs on China

A major Apple supplier, Luxshare, is weighing a move to shift some of its production out of China and into the U.S. or other countries, in response to President Trump’s sweeping 104% tariffs on Chinese imports. Luxshare—best known for assembling iPhones and producing AirPods—is now rethinking its long-term strategy as Trump’s trade crackdown escalates. During […] The post Apple Supplier Considers U.S. Shift to Dodge Trump’s 104% Tariffs on China…

Trump considers pausing auto tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump floated another possible pause on automobile tariffs after 25 per cent duties were placed on vehicles and auto part imports earlier this month.

US President Donald Trump mentioned a possible further suspension of car tariffs following the imposition of 25% customs duties on imports of vehicles and parts earlier this month.

Apple fans won’t stay loyal if tariffs mean $2,000 iPhones, top analyst warns

Apple has created a loyal fan base of customers willing to pay premium prices for their products, like iPhones. The company’s strategy has long revolved around product differentiation, brand equity, and perception of value—but one longtime observer warns that a sudden jolt from large tariff-fueled price increases would deter even the most staunch Apple loyalist.  “If someone charged you $7 for a slice of pizza, even the best slice of pizza, you …

Donald Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash

Asian countries are still angling on how to deal with the threat of U.S. tariffs.