I am still trying to find where we made the just from "ultimately" to "quickly"?
Also, I think it is a gross over simplification to pretend that the TSMC's current rules about chip manufacturing will remain in force when they are one of the first countries coming to the table with the US to negotiate reciprocal trade.
Also to imply that they mean every part of every component "Quickly" being made here is disingenuous. There are also various component exclusions that have been or will be evaluated.
Given that it's literally a Taiwan law about the chip process, that's going to take a bit even if they're inclined to change it, and Trump is being genuine about Taiwan negotiating, which is not at all clear. This timetable is addressed in the article.
That, and you can't just turn a knob and make a more modern process in an existing factory without new chip manufacturing equipment. Which is tariffed.
So, I guess I'm not sure what your point is. There's no way the iPhone gets made in any quantity during Trump's term for reasons spelled out in the article. And, the tariffs aren't likely to survive a new administration, so it's more likely Apple and every other big tech company that makes hardware rides it out and just raises prices.
When Trump‘s lips are moving he’s lying there is nothing he says today that you can believe tomorrow that’s the problem with him and his administration.
Wow Lutnick and Bessent with Trump are the ultimate Trifecta of morons. “Millions screwing into these little holes is coming here”…I mean I just can’t. Where do these people come from? How could they possibly be so ignorant? I agree I think big tech will raise prices and just wait out his term or midterms democratic landslide in a year and half.
The real problem is the world wide rage and resentment directed at America and its companies… Apple included. Canada, Denmark, Germany and people in Uk talking about boycotting American goods and services..
The other countries are gearing up to work around the United States of America. This spectacle perpetrated by Trump will hurt the United States big time over the long run. In the early stages, the American consumer won’t feel the full brunt but as time goes on, they will.
It's really absurd to 'muse' about manufacturing iphones and the like on American soil. Aside from obtaining the parts (which will ultimately be from China or other countries), the time frame alone to design build and staff a manufacturing facility is not practical in the next 4 years.
BTW, Lutnick is NOT the Secretary of State, he is the Commerce Secretary. Rubio is the Secretary of State.
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The other countries are gearing up to work around the United States of America. This spectacle perpetrated by Trump will hurt the United States big time over the long run. In the early stages, the American consumer won’t feel the full brunt but as time goes on, they will.