- General
- December 12, 2018
- 5 minutes read
Apple iPhone Suppliers Reportedly Mulling Production Move if Tariff Hits 25%
Foxconn founder and CEO Terry Gou, most iPhones are made by Apple’s top assembly partner Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai…
Foxconn founder and CEO Terry Gou, most iPhones are made by Apple’s top assembly partner Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.)
Photograph by Stefen Chow/Fortune
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Apple CEO Tim Cook
Photograph by Vivek Prakash/Fortune
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Apple has long assembled its products in China with a large supply chain spanning hundreds of firms involved in the manufacturing of the iPad, iPhone, iPad and other Apple products made in huge numbers before shipping to other countries. Apple’s numbers would likely be affected if tariffs are placed on smartphones and laptops in China as well as other firms who maintain major production operations in the country.