Apple’s Mac Pro Tariff Relief Requests Approved Despite Trump Opposition
- Company had sought Chinese duty exclusions for Mac Pro parts
- Trump had said requests would be denied, urged U.S. production
Apple Mac Pro
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Apple Inc. gained U.S. approval to avoid tariffs on Chinese imports for the upcoming Mac Pro computer, even though President Donald Trump indicated the company’s waiver requests would be rejected.
Ten of Apple’s 15 requests for exclusions from 25% duties have been approved, according to the U.S. Trade Representative’s office. Customs and Border Protection determined it can administer the waiver from the levies when the goods enter the U.S. On Thursday, Apple’s request to win exemptions for the components had moved to an advanced stage in the approval process.