Most US iPhones to be 'sourced' in India, says Apple CEO amid trade war with China
Thursday, 1 May 2025 () Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that most US iPhones would be sourced from India due to rising US-China tariff tensions. The tariffs on Chinese imports could cost Apple up to $900 million. Despite these pressures, Apple reported strong earnings for the first three months of the year, with a profit increase of 4.8% and a revenue rise of 5.1%.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to confirm direct tariff negotiations with China, suggesting that Beijing faces severe economic fallout if current trade barriers persist. Speaking to reporters, Bessent cited potential Chinese job losses in the millions and argued that the U.S. trade...
Australia has deployed its warship, HMAS Sydney, to the South China Sea as part of a three-month Indo-Pacific mission, further escalating tensions in the region. This move follows a series of..
Trump declared that his tariffs are having a devastating impact on China’s economy, claiming that factories are shutting down and cargo ships are "turning back." Speaking with visible satisfaction,..
Tariff War: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed pressing concerns about supply chain shocks and progress on trade deals with key Asian allies. Amid declining Chinese cargo shipments, Bessent..