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Apple CEO Tim Cook Addresses Tariff Impact Amid Strong Q1 Earnings

Apple faces $900 million in tariffs but reports strong earnings; Cook optimistic about managing costs without immediate price hikes for consumers.

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  1. CEO Cook: Tariffs Could Add $900M to Apple's Costs

    Apple took in $95.4 billion in revenue in Q1.

    CEO Cook: Tariffs Could Add $900M to Apple's Costs

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  2. Apple posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results but stocks slides after-hours

    Apple’s reliance on Chinese factories to make its iPhones and other devices thrust the technology trendsetter into the crosshairs of Trump’s trade war.

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  3. Apple edges past expectations as world girds for tariff impact

    Apple is trying to mitigate tariffs by shifting production of U.S.-bound iPhones to India.

    Apple edges past expectations as world girds for tariff impact

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Updated: May 1st, 2025, 10:27 PM ET

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During the Q1 earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated tariffs cost $900 million last quarter but reported record revenue of $95.4 billion and earnings per share of $1.65. He reassured consumers that price increases due to tariffs are unlikely in the near term, attributing lower costs to increased production in India and Vietnam rather than China. Despite the uncertainty surrounding tariffs, analysts noted that Apple has fared surprisingly well amidst trade tensions, maintaining a positive outlook for the company's revenue growth. Cook emphasized ongoing engagement with tariff policy discussions, seeking to mitigate impacts on consumers.


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  • Apple faced limited impact from tariffs in the latest quarter but expects a $900 million hit next quarter due to uncertainty in trade policies.

  • The company is shifting production for iPhones to India and increasing manufacturing in Vietnam to mitigate costs associated with tariffs.

  • Despite challenges, Apple reported strong earnings, indicating resilience in its supply chain and ongoing consumer demand for its products.


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