Tariff Exemptions Fuel Tech Giants’ Growth and Workforce Expansion

April 14, 2025, 11:15 pm

Two news pieces report on the economic impact of newly announced tariff exemptions that have significantly benefited key technology companies. One article highlights Apple’s surge to a $3 trillion market cap, attributing much of its financial boost to tariff exemptions that saved billions. In a parallel development, Foxconn resumed iPhone hiring in China immediately following similar tariff policy changes. Both accounts underscore how strategic tariff relief is triggering decisive operational adjustments and growth in the tech supply chain.

gizmodo.com / Garmin Slashes Price on Its Top-Selling Smartwatch Vívoactive 5 to Celebrate Tariff Exemption

You may be the greatest athlete ever but you're still not going to outlast the Garmin vívoactive 5 Smartwatch.

androidheadlines.com / Trump boasts how he helped Apple with tariff pivots

The post Trump boasts how he helped Apple with tariff pivots appeared first on Android Headlines.

theregister.com / South Korea reports tech exports surged ahead of Trump tariffs

Meanwhile in China, factories that work for Apple and HP are reportedly closing some production line Tech manufacturers worked overtime in early 2025 to produce hardware before the US imposed tariffs that would increase the prices punters pay for product.…

techinasia.com / Apple remains committed to invest despite tariffs: ID gov’t

Apple's investment will support initiatives like the Apple Academy and the Apple Professional Developer Academy.

techinasia.com / Apple’s market cap hits $3t as tariff exemptions save billions

This increase followed the announcement that phones, computers, and chips would be exempt from new tariffs.

techinasia.com / S Korea raises chip aid to $23.3b as US plans new tariff rates

Financial assistance for the sector will rise to 20 trillion won (US$14.08 billion).

techinasia.com / IPhone shipments up 10% as tariff fears rise

The growth is mainly attributed to inventory stockpiling to address potential tariffs on Chinese exports to the US.

cnbc.com / South Korea announces over $23 billion for chip sector as Trump tariffs on semiconductor imports loom

The 33 billion won figure was about a quarter more than the 26 trillion committed last year.

techinasia.com / Foxconn resumes iPhone hiring in China after tariff exemptions

A recruitment notice posted on April 13, shows Foxconn is looking for temporary workers on three-month contracts.

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