But Apple could face future threats if the latest trade talks fail.
President Donald Trump's trade war with China has left a trail of economic wreckage across American industries from soybean farms to auto manufacturers. But as the Trump administration sends signals about a potential trade deal with Beijing, one iconic American company is poised to emerge from the bruising conflict in a better position than most: Apple.
“Among the tech titans, he’s probably the one who is best placed to deal with both sides at the same time,” said James Lewis, a former State and Commerce department official who dealt with China trade issues and now directs the technology policy program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Apple, he said, is respected in the U.S.
By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.Apple, like other major tech companies, had a fraught relationship with Trump during the 2016 campaign, and Apple evenfor the Republican National Convention because of Trump's remarks about women, immigrants and minorities. Since the election, however, Cook has taken a pragmatic approach, saying business leaders can more effectively shape policy by engaging with the administration.
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