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How Tim Cook Quietly Saved Apple From a Tariff Crisis
🌙 Hi, this is Alaris.
Sometimes the news reads like a movie.
This past week, I came across one of those stories.
It involved Apple, a looming 145% tariff bomb, and one man who didn’t raise his voice — but quietly changed everything.
Tim Cook.
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📉 The Day iPhones Almost Got a Lot More Expensive
Recently, former President Trump announced a massive new tariff on Chinese electronics —
as high as 145%.
Since most iPhones are assembled in China,
this could’ve meant a steep price hike for Apple’s flagship products.
Within days, Apple’s stock fell nearly 20%,
and everyone — investors, consumers, even competitors — held their breath.
☎️ But Tim Cook wasn’t just waiting it out
Instead of going public or making noise,
he picked up the phone.
He reportedly called Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick,
explained calmly how the tariffs would impact not just Apple,
but the economy, the consumer, and even America’s tech edge.
He spoke to White House officials, too.
And somehow… it worked.
Trump later said, 👹
“I helped Tim Cook recently. He came to me in person — and I was impressed.”
💵 But this didn’t come out of nowhere
You see, Cook had been laying the groundwork for months — maybe years.
He personally donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
Not from Apple — from himself.
And he announced a $500 billion investment in U.S. infrastructure and manufacturing,
including a server plant in Texas.
More than that, Cook never openly criticized Trump’s administration.
While other tech CEOs chose confrontation,
Cook chose relationship.
He wasn’t loud.
He was steady.
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⚠️ Still, this isn’t over
The tariff exemption is temporary.
The Commerce Department confirmed that a broader “national security review”
of semiconductors and electronics is coming — likely within 1 to 2 months.
Which means iPhones could be back on the negotiation table… soon.
🇨🇳 And don’t forget: China isn’t easy either 👊
In Q1 2025, Apple’s iPhone shipments in China fell 9% year-over-year.
Why? Local competitors like Xiaomi are booming, thanks in part to government subsidies.
Those subsidies don’t apply to expensive imports like iPhones.
So now, Apple isn’t just navigating U.S. politics —
it’s fighting for market share in China, too.
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Alaris' Reflection 💛
To me, this isn’t just a story about Apple.
It’s a reminder of what quiet strength can look like.
Tim Cook didn’t yell.
He didn’t tweet.
He didn’t make threats.
He just picked up the phone.
He gave. He built. He prepared.
And when the moment came, he already had a seat at the table.
In a world full of noise, 🙈
maybe it’s the ones who speak the least —
who end up making the biggest difference.
Apple might not be out of the woods yet.
But with Tim Cook at the helm,
they won’t be easy to take down either.