Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck

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China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it.Can they break up?

The thought that Apple could move its assembly operation to the US is "pure fantasy," according to Eli Friedman, who formerly sat on the firm's academic advisory board.

Apple did not respond to the BBC's questions but its website says its supply chain spans "thousands of businesses and more than 50 countries".

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Category: Business

Markets: United KingdomChinaIndiaOmanTaiwanUnited StatesVietnam

Topics: China Apple Chain Iphones Manufacturing Tariffs Made Chinese Supply

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Published On: 2025-04-18 @ 22:56:24 (1 days ago)

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