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The battle between President Donald Trump and China over import tariffs has impacted Apple, and will hit consumer wallets soon. Here’s everything you need to know about it, current through April 16, 2025.

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Apple’s stock has been hit hard by the Trump tariff battle with China

President Donald Trump’s first presidency was known for many things, but one of the biggest events in it was the U.S.-China trade war. The financial event saw the U.S. apply high tariffs against Chinese imports, impacting the cost of produce entering the country.

The incident caused issues for many businesses, but Apple managed to steer clear of the effects. This was chiefly down to the positive relationship CEO Tim Cook had with Donald Trump at the time.

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