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Apple has spent decades building a finely calibrated supply chain in China.

The contradictions in Trump’s trade policies are on display

Donald Trump’s exemption of electronic goods from his tariffs highlights the inconsistency, lack of logic and the risks for the US in the way he is pursuing his trade war on everyone.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Donald Trump’s tariff policies have sent markets on a rollercoaster ride.

Trump’s boosters laud his tariff flip-flop but consumers are not buying it

Every time the president changes direction on tariffs, his lieutenants insist he is following a grand plan. Americans know better.

  • Michael Koziol
Apple and other tech firms were given a major reprieve in the trade war with China.

Apple was on brink of crisis before Trump granted tariff concession

Moving iPhone production from China to India or elsewhere would have been a Herculean task for the tech giant. Now it’s been handed a major reprieve.

  • Mark Gurman and Shawn Donnan
President Donald Trump talks to reporters on board Air Force One on the way to Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, April 11, 2025. (Pool via AP)

Trump to exclude electronics such as smartphones and laptops from tariff list

The exemption seemed to reflect the US president’s realisation that his tariffs on China are unlikely to shift more manufacturing of electronic gadgets to the US any time soon.

  • Mae Anderson and Michael Liedtke

Apple’s collapse shows that cosying up to Trump is no safety guarantee

For years, Apple boss Tim Cook has become something of a horse whisperer in his dealings with Donald Trump. But his delicate manoeuvres have hit a brick wall.

  • James Titcomb and Hannah Boland
Even as he rocked the world with his tariff announcement, Donald Trump attempted to sell America to rich would-be immigrants with a $US5 million gold for a fast track to citizenship.

Is this the beginning of the end for Trump?

Cracks are appearing in Donald Trump’s armour. Let’s consider his self-inflicted wounds.

  • Bruce Wolpe
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The MacBook Air can now connect to two external screens, while open.

Apple’s latest MacBook Air, Mac Studio put its new chips to good work

Apple’s M4 chip, which debuted in the iPad Pro last year, has made its way to the entire portfolio of Macs, bringing improvements in processing and graphics as well as AI.

  • Tim Biggs
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Another big US streamer launches on Monday. Here’s what it means for rivals

The arrival of Max will see some much-loved shows moving platforms.

  • Michael Idato
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 can now work as a hearing aid in Australia.

Apple AirPods can now be used as hearing aids in Australia

From Wednesday, users with a set of $400 AirPods Pro 2 can self-administer a hearing test and use their earbuds as an over-the-counter hearing aid.

  • Tim Biggs
Apple’s Hearing Aid and Hearing Test features are now available in Australia.

Why one of the ‘magnificent seven’ is moving into hearing aids

After years of research, Apple has released a feature for the moderately hearing impaired, without the stigma of an aid. But does it live up to the hype?

  • Sarah Berry

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