Hightlight Notes
- โ๏ธ Apple launched 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China to avoid tariffs.
- โณ The shipments were completed in just three days to beat the tariff deadline.
- ๐ฐ Trump's 10% reciprocating tariffs were set to affect imports after April 5th.
- ๐ To maintain current prices, Apple plans to mitigate the impact of the upcoming tariffs.
- ๐ฆ Inventory was moved to the US from manufacturing centers to ensure supply.
- ๐ญ The US is a crucial market, and Apple is analyzing how tariffs will affect its supply chain.
- ๐ Increased costs could lead to a significant drop in demand if passed to consumers.
- ๐จ๐ณ Most iPhones are still manufactured in China, facing a 54% tariff.
- ๐ Apple is pressured to bring manufacturing back to the US but faces high labor costs.
- ๐ธ Analysts predict a 43% price increase for iPhones to break even under new costs.
- ๐๏ธ Shifting assembly to the US increases labor costs significantly, complicating production.
- โ No exemptions have been granted this time to offset additional costs.
- ๐ iPhone sales have already slowed down, prompting quick action from Apple.
- ๐ฎ๐ณ Apple's focus on 'Make in India' aims to reduce export tariffs compared to China.
- ๐ A 28% tariff difference between Indian and Chinese goods presents economic incentives for Apple.
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