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Sounds like a job for AI.

Considering Apple is not gonna lose money... 

(cause they got all figured out on a spreadsheet)

Apple finally figured out to get new users 

to contribute their maintenance costs, 

which makes them more profit!

This is what ChatGPT says:

Yes — Apple did get an exemption from the steep tariffs on electronics that were being applied to Chinese-made goods.

In mid-April, the Trump administration announced a waiver for key electronics—including smartphones, computers, semiconductors, servers, MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches—from the newly imposed reciprocal tariffs (previously totalling up to 145%). Electronics manufacturers including Apple, Dell, Nvidia, and others saw their tariff rate drop from ~45–145% down to around 20%   .

Short-term, this means Apple avoided the sharp jump in prices for its devices—like iPhones jumping from ~$1,600 to over $2,300— and provided much-needed relief to both consumers and investors ().

However, it’s important to note that:

1. This exemption applies only to electronic goods, not to categories like apparel, footwear, etc.  

2. It appears to be temporary—Commerce Secretary Lutnick and others have indicated that the administration could reassess and potentially remove or modify the exemption in the future under upcoming tariff reviews  .

3. Within a few days, President Trump even emphasized there was “no tariff exception” and that the matter would be reevaluated  .

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🧭 Bottom line

• Yes, Apple secured a tariff exemption on its Chinese-made electronics in April 2025.

• It reduced the effective tariff rate but didn’t eliminate it fully.

• The exemption is currently in effect — but it’s subject to change as policy evolves.

Would you like a breakdown of how this might impact Apple’s pricing, supply chain, or broader consumer electronics market dynamics?