On May 27, Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities, offered his perspective on a scenario suggested by a New York Times report. If the report proves accurate, and U.S. President Trump does indeed threaten to impose a 25% tariff on iPhones due to Apple CEO Tim Cook's absence from his visit to the Middle East, such a move could paradoxically benefit Apple in the short term. By addressing Trump's sentiments and diverting his attention, Apple might manage to postpone the discussion and implementation of these proposed iPhone tariffs.
