President-elect Trump says Apple's Cook wants to 'do something major' to build iPhones in USA

Just a few days before he is set to be sworn into office, President-elect Donald Trump continues to believe that Apple will make an effort to move iPhone manufacturing to the U.S., saying CEO Tim Cook has his "eyes open to it."

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 17

Apple partner Pegatron could boost US manufacturing capacity by 3-5x, if pressed

The chairman of Apple supplier Pegatron has revealed that his company could expand its operations in the U.S. by three to five times, should it be necessary — but even that won't make much of a dent in Apple's iPhone and Mac production needs.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 20

Trump-proposed corporate tax reform predicted to have minor positive impact on Apple EPS

Given current speculation on tax reform in the U.S., analysts predict that with all other factors unchanged Apple will see a negative impact on its cash hoard because of a repatriation tax, and an increase on taxes paid to import manufactured goods from China, but an overall slight uptick on earnings per share as a result of all factors.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Apple confirms $1 billion investment into SoftBank's 'Vision Fund' for tech business growth

Apple has confirmed its $1 billion investment in SoftBank's $100 billion SoftBank Vision Fund, of which, the upcoming Trump administration has claimed that $50 billion will be spent on U.S.-based businesses.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 1

Chinese manufacturers not likely to follow Apple iPhone manufacturing migration to US

Despite some research by Foxconn with a slightly positive angle towards moving some efforts to the U.S., other Apple supply chain vendors are likely to not move, citing labor and operating costs.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 37

Tim Cook explains why Apple was present at Trump tech summit

In a response to employee questions posted to Apple's internal message board, Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday explained why he felt it necessary to attend President-elect Donald Trump's tech summit earlier this month.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 28

Apple's Tim Cook takes close seat to Donald Trump at tech summit

As anticipated, Apple CEO Tim Cook was among a number of tech executives who attended a summit with U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, securing a close seat on the 25th floor of Trump Tower in New York City.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 33

Apple CEO Tim Cook meeting with Donald Trump, Elon Musk privately after NYC tech summit

Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected at President-Elect Donald Trump's tech leaders meeting in New York City, and will be participating in a longer discussion including Elon Musk after the larger discussion concludes.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 35

Apple said to be discussing $1 billion add into SoftBank's U.S. investment fund

Apple is reportedly considering a $1 billion investment in SoftBank's $100 billion tech company investment fund, of which, the upcoming Trump administration is claiming $50 billion will be spent on U.S.-based businesses.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 6

Apple's Tim Cook among tech executives meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday - report

Apple CEO Tim Cook will be among several high-profile tech executives attending a summit with U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, taking place at Trump Tower in New York City, according to a report.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 52

Apple assembly partner Foxconn plans US expansion

Apple's primary assembly partner, Foxconn, will soon invest in expanding its U.S. operations, the latter company said on Wednesday, apparently following in the steps of a similar SoftBank announcement.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 29

Trump says SoftBank to invest $50B in US, hopes to create 50,000 jobs

Following a Tuesday meeting with SoftBank's chief executive, President-Elect Donald Trump tweeted that the Japanese company has agreed to invest $50 billion in U.S. business, and create 50,000 new jobs as a result.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 52

Trump, Thiel invite Silicon Valley executives to round-table discussion in NYC

President-Elect Donald Trump and his transition team have invited Silicon Valley tech industry leaders to a meeting in New York City on Dec. 14, and AppleInsider has learned that Apple is amongst the invitees, but may not attend.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 31

President-elect Trump considers potential Apple manufacturing in US a 'real achievement'

President-elect Donald Trump's full transcript of his interview with the New York Times has been published, and some details about his conversation with Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook involving U.S. manufacturing have emerged.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 133

President-elect Trump says Apple CEO Tim Cook phoned him after victory

In an interview on Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump noted that Apple CEO Tim Cook had called him, but no mention was made about the topics of the conversation the pair may have had, following Trump's contentious remarks on the campaign trail.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 66

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