Analyst: Why Trump hasn’t targeted Apple

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By Steven M. Peters Updated Published

From The $200 billion reason it’s so important for Apple’s Tim Cook to not be on Trump’s tech hit list, posted Thursday by CNBC’s Tim Mullaney:

 

So far, cell phones have been exempt from Trump’s move to pressure China on trade, partly because of CEO Tim Cook’s personal lobbying, CFRA analyst Angelo Zino said. It would take a big move from Trump to put Apple at trade risk.

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“I don’t want to say anyone is immune, but if anyone has Trump’s ear right now it’s Tim Cook,” Zino said. “I think [Trump] will try to avoid hurting the company directly. It’s probably the most important U.S.-based [manufacturer] on the planet.”

My take: Looking for reasons? That way lies madness.

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