Apple CEO Tim Cook gave Donald Trump a custom glass plaque on a 24K gold base during a White House visit, marking Apple’s $600 billion U.S. manufacturing expansion. Made entirely in America, the plaque symbolized Apple’s commitment to domestic production amid rising semiconductor tariffs. In response, Trump announced a 100% tariff on imported chips, exempting companies with major U.S. operations—Apple included. The initiative involves Broadcom, Corning, and Texas Instruments, aiming to produce over 19 billion chips in 2025. The gesture blended diplomacy and strategy, securing Apple tariff relief while strengthening its American supply chain and boosting domestic tech manufacturing efforts.
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