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Here's why Apple is so vulnerable to a trade war with China
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Event summary
Apple is highly vulnerable to a U.S.-China trade war due to two main factors: its primary iPhone assembly takes place in China, making it subject to potential tariffs on Chinese exports, and it generates a significant portion of its revenue from Chinese consumers. Analysts predict substantial price increases or earnings per share decreases if tariffs are imposed, and a large-scale move of manufacturing out of China would be costly and time-consuming. The company's revenue and consumer confidence in China are notably sensitive to trade tensions.