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Apple dodged chip tariffs last year via Intel deal, WSJ reports
A Wall Street Journal report reveals Apple avoided semiconductor tariffs in 2025 by securing a deal with Intel to produce some Mac and iPhone chips in the U.S. The exemption saved Apple millions amid escalating US-China trade tensions. Intel's domestic manufacturing plans were key to the tariff relief.
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The report underscores how Apple's supply chain moves can shape trade policy, but the long-term impact on chip costs remains unclear.
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