Why Apple can't easily move iPhone production to the US: 2,700+ parts, 187 suppliers, 28 countries
Just 30 Apple suppliers operate entirely outside of China
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Trump tariffs push top PC makers Lenovo, HP, and Dell toward Saudi Arabia
US tariffs are forcing a manufacturing rethink
There is a solitary black hole wandering near the center of our galaxy, astronomers confirm
The original discovery was disputed by a competing team of researchers
New German "super-ministry" hopes to lure US researchers with cutting-edge science agenda
No budget assessments just yet, but ambitions of Europe's largest economy are soaring
Trump plans new tariffs on semiconductors, promises flexibility for some companies
Trump administration is looking at the whole electronics supply chain as part of its tariff investigations
Trump administration exempts phones, computers, CPUs, memory, and chipmaking tools from sweeping tariffs
The exemptions cover $390 billion in yearly US imports
Why it matters: The Trump administration has granted a reprieve to global technology manufacturers by exempting smartphones, laptops, CPUs, memory chips, and electronics to make semiconductors from its sweeping tariffs on imports – a move that could ease pressure on companies like Apple and Nvidia while offering relief to consumers.
Google Workspace undercuts Microsoft offer with 71% discount for US government agencies
Massive discount aligns with Trump's centralized IT purchasing push
Trump's tariffs force laptop makers like Dell and Lenovo to halt US shipments
The supply chain is in shambles, and technology companies are trying to adapt
Trump's 125% tariffs hit Chinese Amazon sellers hard, forcing them to raise prices or quit the US
The tariffs could also lead to a rapid increase in China's unemployment rate
Trump pauses global tariffs but raises China tariffs to 125%, potentially impacting laptops, monitors, and consoles
Back and Forth: President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on new tariffs against all countries except China, just a week after what experts called a "nuclear bomb" on global trade. Global reciprocal tariffs have been reduced to 10%, while anti-China taxes have surged to a historic 125%.
Trump's dream of a US-made iPhone clashes with Apple's manufacturing reality
A $2,300 iPhone?
In context: President Trump's 104% tariff on goods imported from China is now in effect. It will have an enormous impact on many US firms, especially Apple, which relies heavily on China to manufacture its iPhones. Trump believes the solution is to start making the handsets in the US, but that would be nearly impossible, especially in the short term. And even if it were, iPhones would likely become much more expensive.
Apple's China exposure makes it most vulnerable in US-China trade war
After $1.8 trillion big tech wipeout, Tuesday offers slight market breather
Nintendo defends Switch 2 pricing amid tariff concerns and gamer backlash
Newly announced tariffs were not a factor in console's final US price
Facepalm: Nintendo would much prefer the focus to be on the many technological improvements introduced with the Switch 2. However, most gamers are now more interested in discussing how much the new console – and its compatible games – will cost compared to the previous generation.
Trump delays TikTok ban another 75 days after China stalls divestment deal following tariffs
All parties had reportedly agreed upon a sale before Beijing responded to the April 2nd tariffs
Trump's tariffs send shockwaves through the video game industry
Get ready to pay more for less in the gaming world
Trump's tariffs could prove to be a "nuclear bomb" on international trade and tech imports, experts warn
Computer chips are exempt from the tariffs, but only for now
Car prices could jump $6,000 as Trump's 25% import tariff kicks in
Brace for higher car prices
Fear and favor are bringing advertisers back to X under Musk
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Over 400 celebrities sign letter opposing AI training on copyrighted works without permission
OpenAI wants to promote "the freedom to learn"
What just happened? Hundreds of stars and Hollywood executives have signed an open letter urging the Trump administration to deny proposals from AI companies that would allow their systems to be trained on copyrighted work without obtaining permission.
Trump administration's "AI Action Plan" may redefine fair use - OpenAI is counting on it
At least one court has ruled in favor of copyright holders
FTC asks judge to postpone Amazon trial as Musk's layoffs have left the agency short-staffed
Affected Prime members could receive refunds, but FTC says federal cuts are slowing the case
NASA cuts staff, closes key offices to comply with Trump's executive order
23 workers laid off across three departments
Trump confirms four bidders are in talks for TikTok, deal may be close
TikTok needs to find a buyer by early April
Trump establishes strategic Bitcoin reserve using seized assets
But the government won't be making new purchases, disappointing many in the crypto community
Google presses Trump's DOJ to abandon breakup plans, citing national security
Alphabet pushes back against Biden-era efforts to dismantle its empire