Comment Re:Trump always has exaggerated opening position (Score 1) 237
Apple made that "pledge" in February. The tariffs were announced in March and the "break" in tariffs came in April. If the exemption was meant to reward cooperation, why would it happen like this? It seems completely backwards to how agreements are usually done.
This situation has led to significant consequences for Apple, including a sharp drop in stock value, large costs from urgently shipping large amount of inventory by air (a more expensive option) to get ahead of the tariffs, and potential internal issues as Apple adapts its cope with a moving tariff target. How could any of these outcomes be seen as a reward for Apple for the February pledge?
This situation has led to significant consequences for Apple, including a sharp drop in stock value, large costs from urgently shipping large amount of inventory by air (a more expensive option) to get ahead of the tariffs, and potential internal issues as Apple adapts its cope with a moving tariff target. How could any of these outcomes be seen as a reward for Apple for the February pledge?