
Apple’s Global Supply Chain Faces $33B Hit from New U.S. Tariffs
Apple’s global supply chain spanning 50+ countries faces an estimated $33B in annual costs due to new U.S. tariffs hitting Japan, South Korea and China’s Taiwan region.
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Apple’s global supply chain spanning 50+ countries faces an estimated $33B in annual costs due to new U.S. tariffs hitting Japan, South Korea and China’s Taiwan region.
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