A call from Tim Cook helped convince Trump to introduce tariff exemptions
CEO Tim Cook's working relationship with President Donald Trump has once again helped Apple escape issues in the U.S.-China tariff battle. Here's how.
Located in South Wales, United Kingdom, Malcolm Owen has been writing professionally about technology since 2012. Formerly of Electronista and MacNN, Malcolm joined AppleInsider in January 2017 and has been at the keys daily ever since.
Highlights of his writing career so far include appearing as a gaming expert for a BBC radio piece, taking part in numerous podcasts, and attending Mobile World Congress and other product launches.
While the focus of his time is spent in Apple’s ecosystem, he is also keenly familiar with others, including Windows PCs and the Raspberry Pi.
He spends his downtime pursuing photography, which he edits on the Mac mini. He also has an interest in magic tricks, and is slowly learning how to play the guitar.
CEO Tim Cook's working relationship with President Donald Trump has once again helped Apple escape issues in the U.S.-China tariff battle. Here's how.
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