Tariffs

While some brands expect consumers to cover the cost of the tariffs, others will have no choice but to increase their prices to offset the financial impact.

Apple’s reliance on hardware and complex distribution chains makes it particularly vulnerable.

The Ukraine war revealed a tactic where changing the country of origin on paper allows products to bypass sanctions or tariffs.

The global economy is facing a troubling situation.

Apple and Samsung are the primary victims of this tariff war. China’s scenario is quite different.

Rising tariffs are pushing Apple to relocate its manufacturing to India to protect its profit margins. The idea of a U.S.-made iPhone remains an unrealistic fantasy.

If Apple needs to import iPhones, India is a better (and cheaper) option than China.

The U.S. has intensified trade pressure on the Asian nation.

The Chinese government has added two critical metals, scandium and dysprosium, to its list of export restrictions.

Globalization as we know it is about to end. While the U.S. is de-globalizing, China is developing its own ecosystem. Some of these changes may be irreversible.

Yes, the tariffs on penguins were on purpose.

Amid rising trade tensions, one long-rumored strategy seems more relevant than ever: a subscription model for the iPhone.