It was a source provided from the article you linked. It's not insulting to say you don't read them, I've already proven it three times now. You didn't know the content of two links you provided and for the 3rd you didn't even realize the source was from your own link. If the facts sting that much perhaps you should stop digging that hole deeper.
That's because a no effort link dump doesn't require a per article reply. If you can't be bothered to read the articles you link and quote the parts that support your argument, then it's clear you have no intention of arguing on the facts. That much is obvious at this point, you even turned against articles you yourself linked simply because I revealed that they do not support your point.
I'm waiting for you to point out specific parts of your links that support the point you have presented.
Of course no one is forcing US consumers to buy Apple products. If they are overspending on Apple products despite the low manufacturing costs it's because they don't care. Americans have been getting warned for decades to buy American and no one listened. Tariffs aren't some magic fix that will suddenly make manufacturing come back to the US. There aren't enough skilled workers to fill any potential new positions, laws overwhelmingly favor big business vs small businesses, and the infrastructure is crumbling among other obstacles. You want to bring manufacturers back to America? How about you fixing the fundamentals that support it first. Just as an example, it don't mean squat if a guy in Alabama designs a revolutionary medical device if GE coerces hospitals to use only their products, the small business ends up paying much more in taxes then GE, they don't have access to fast and decent priced internet (eCommerce is a requirement for modern businesses), and they have issues with the local roads allowing access for heavy freight truck.
