Saturday Apple video: 'We are a uniquely American company'

"I've always said that Apple could only have been created in the United States." — Tim Cook

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Why Apple is in China

11 months ago

Published May 1, 2025 by Philip Elmer-DeWitt

Why Apple is in China

"Apple has resisted making iPhones and other devices in the United States because the company’s operations team has determined that it would be impossible."

Scott Galloway: 'Let's talk about Apple' (video)

"We finally need to acknowledge that we have someone at the wheel of the global economy that is blackout drunk right now."

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The President messes with Apple at his peril

12 months ago

Published April 20, 2025 by Philip Elmer-DeWitt

The President messes with Apple at his peril

"Apple’s monument to globalisation is an unlikely force for peace."

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WSJ: Why the EU didn't fine Apple this week

12 months ago

Published April 19, 2025 by Philip Elmer-DeWitt

WSJ: Why the EU didn't fine Apple this week

"The decision to postpone the announcement was made shortly before EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met with U.S. officials in Washington on Monday."

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WashPo: It was Apple's Tim Cook who got the China tariffs lifted

12 months ago

Published April 17, 2025 by Philip Elmer-DeWitt

WashPo: It was Apple's Tim Cook who got the China tariffs lifted

"Tim has a very good relationship with the president and rightly so. He has been playing a very careful role in that he obviously has a huge dependency on China but is also hugely important to the U.S." — Former Trump Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

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Buying Apple at the open

12 months ago

Published April 14, 2025 by Philip Elmer-DeWitt

Buying Apple at the open

Despite Trump first saying unequivocally that there would be no exemptions, and now insisting that there have been no exemptions, Apple and the rest of big tech got an exemption.