Trump threatens to take a bite out of Apple
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US President Donald Trump boasted “jobs and factories will come roaring back” when he unleashed unprecedented tariffs around the world during his “Liberation Day” address last month.
Apple iPhone owners are still sticking with the brand at rates that shame every other smartphone producer, and a small dip in loyalty doesn't mean much without better data.
It would take several years and cost billions of dollars to build plants in the United States to make iPhones here. If that happens, prices could skyrocket.
Apple has resisted pressure to make its most important product in the United States since 2016, and instead has moved some production to India.
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In an attempt to help stem falling iPhone sales in China, Apple has introduced new trade-in deals, though they seem too minor.
Apple's shift from proprietary ports to USB-C is more cost-effective and gives iPhones a big upgrade in versatility. Here's how to make the most of it.
President Donald Trump brought back up the idea of American-made iPhones on Friday when he threatened a 25% tariff on Apple.