\tApple CEO Tim Cook reportedly warned that the US\u2019 ongoing trade war with China is making it increasingly difficult for the iPhone maker to compete with South Korean rival Samsung, due to the tariffs it is set to face.<\/p>\n
According to various reports, US President Donald Trump told reporters of Cook\u2019s concerns, which were expressed by the Apple chief during a meeting between the two on Friday (16 August).<\/p>\n
Trump said Cook talked to him about tariffs due to hit Apple from 1 September, because its products are largely made in China and made \u201ca good case\u201d.<\/p>\n
He apparently told Trump that Samsung would not be subject to the same issues because they are based in South Korea.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s tough for Apple to pay tariffs if they\u2019re competing with a very good company that\u2019s not\u2026 So Samsung is not paying tariffs because they\u2019re based in South Korea\u2026 And I thought he made a very compelling argument, so I\u2019m thinking about it,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n
The meeting between Trump and Cook comes after the US President called for Apple to manufacture [1] more of its products in the US. Apple conducts a lot of research and development in its home market, but makes the majority of its devices elsewhere.<\/p>\n
On 1 September, a new round of tariffs on Chinese imports [2] are set to come into effect and raise prices by 10 per cent, which could include Apple\u2019s AirPods and Apple Watch.<\/p>\n
MacBooks, iPhones and iPads will be spared, but could included in a new round of tariffs due in December.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/latest-stories\/trump-tells-apple-to-bring-manufacturing-home\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/trump-stalls-phone-import-tariffs\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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