Economics
Trump Says ‘Looking’ at Exemption for Apple on China Tariffs
Trump made the remarks Wednesday alongside Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook at a Flex Inc. facility in Austin, Texas, that is manufacturing Apple’s new Mac Pro desktop computer.
President Donald Trump tours an Apple manufacturing plant with Apple ceo Tim Cook in Austin on Nov. 20.
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U.S. President Donald Trump, touring an Apple Inc. assembly plant in Texas, said he’s “looking at” exempting the iPhone maker from tariffs on goods imported from China.