Apple Tariff Negotiations Affecting iPhone Pricing Strategy

April 17, 2025, 3:20 pm

Multiple reports describe how Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has actively engaged with U.S. officials regarding the impact of new tariffs on iPhone pricing. One report details a call with President Trump that secured tariff exemptions, while another notes Cook pressing the Commerce Secretary to clarify the potential price impact. A further headline highlights how Apple is facing tariff pressures even as competitors like Samsung are perceived to benefit from the evolving trade policies. This clustered coverage reflects one focused news event about Apple’s maneuvering in the trade war.

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macrumors.com / How Apple CEO Tim Cook Convinced Trump to Exempt Apple From Tariffs

When U.S. President Donald Trump levied 145 percent tariffs on goods imported from China, Apple CEO Tim Cook started working to score Apple an exemption that would keep iPhone costs down. According to The Washington Post, Cook had a phone call with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick last week,...

appleinsider.com / A call from Tim Cook helped convince Trump to introduce tariff exemptions

CEO Tim Cook's working relationship with President Donald Trump has once again helped Apple escape issues in the U.S.-China tariff battle. Here's how.Tim Cook [left], President Donald Trump [right]On April 11, following after a week of increases to the import tariff for Chinese goods entering the...

androidheadlines.com / Apple's fighting the tariffs, and Samsung's benefitting

The post Apple's fighting the tariffs, and Samsung's benefitting appeared first on Android Headlines.

winbuzzer.com / Apple CEO Tim Cook Pressed Commerce Secretary Lutnick on iPhone Tariff Impact

Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly spoken with Commerce Sec. Lutnick about the impact new U.S. tariffs may have on iPhone prices, following policy confusion. The post Apple CEO Tim Cook Pressed Commerce Secretary Lutnick on iPhone Tariff Impact appeared first on WinBuzzer.

reuters.com/business / Apple CEO spoke with Lutnick about tariffs impact on iPhone prices, Washington Post reports - Reuters

Apple CEO spoke with Lutnick about tariffs impact on iPhone prices, Washington Post reports Reuters

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