https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/apple-plans-texas-factory-ai-servers-20000-research-jobs-2025-02-24/
"...include a giant factory in Texas"
All jobs at this factory will require a minimum of a grade school education (although home schooling is also acceptable).
Not so fast, there.
US Commerce Secretary says exempted electronic products to come under separate tariffs:
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday in an interview with ABC's "This Week" that smartphones, computers and some other electronics will come under separate tariffs, along with semiconductors that may be imposed in a month or so.
https://www.reuters.com/markets/us-commerce-secretary-says-exempted-electronic-products-come-under-separate-2025-04-13/
Hopefully, that will provide some clarity.
Great job greasing that orange palm and our collective but thole! Like Bobby Knight said, just relax and enjoy it.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/12/trump-exempts-phones-computers-chips-tariffs-apple-dell.html
Smartphones and computers will be exempted from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.
earlier this month imposed 145% tariffs on products from China, a move that was poised to take a toll on tech companies like Apple, which makes most of its other products in China.
The guidance also includes exclusions for other electronic devices and components, including semiconductors, solar cells, flat panel TV displays, flash drives, memory cards and solid-state drives used for storing data.
On again, off again. jiggety ji-g.
Trump blinks: Floats suggestion that Apple might get a tariff exemption
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/09/trump-blinks-floats-suggestion-that-apple-might-get-a-tariff-exemption?utm_medium=rss
It's a shame that the $500 billion pledge didn't save Apple from the tariffs. Oh, well.
Wut? Beware: Crazies below (the fold)!
Genuflect much?
Likely, TC is doing their best for the shareholders, the company, and the nation - at least as far as company health and stock price is concerned.
God, the almighty shareholder, though is the final arbiter and will judge whether these decisions are for the good of humanity or the greater good of existence.
Judge not, lest ye be judged.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91289374/businesses-arent-standing-up-to-trump-they-didnt-speak-out-in-na-i-germany-either
Businesses aren’t standing up to Trump. They didn’t speak out in Na-i Germany, either
In his new book, author Peter Hayes looks at corporate complicity in Na-i Germany and points to parallels with how companies are responding to President Donald Trump now.