Big news! đ Apple does not have to pay the 100% chip tax that President Trump announced. Why? Because Apple promised to spend $100 billion in the USA to build factories and create jobs.
Let’s learn more in very easy words.
đĻ What Is a Tariff?
A tariff is a special tax.
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When companies bring things (like chips) into the USA from other countries, they may have to pay extra money.
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This extra money is called a tariff.
đĻ What Did Trump Say?
Trump said:
"From now on, all chips made outside the USA must pay 100% tax."
This means if a company brings chips worth $1 million into the USA, they must now pay another $1 million in tax. So total cost = $2 million.
đĻ Why Did Apple Get an Exemption?
An exemption means Apple does not have to pay the tax.
Apple said:
"We will invest $100 billion in America."
Trump and his team agreed. They said:
“Okay, Apple does not need to pay the chip tax.”
So, Apple got a deal. They will build in the USA, and in return, they save money on chip imports.
đ Read the Apple and Trump Deal
đĻ Why Is This a Big Deal?
Because:
✅ Apple saved millions of dollars
✅ Apple will build new factories in the USA
✅ Apple will create over 200,000 jobs
✅ Other companies may follow and do the same
đĻ What Will Apple Build in the USA?
Apple will make:
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Chips for iPhones and iPads
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Screens for MacBooks
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Batteries for Apple Watches
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AI tools for new Apple products
These will now be made inside the United States.
đĻ Where Will Apple Build?
Apple will build in:
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Texas
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Arizona
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California
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And partner with other American companies
These places will get new buildings, jobs, and better local economies.
đĻ What Did Apple’s CEO Say?
Tim Cook, the Apple CEO, said:
“We are proud to grow in America. We believe in American workers.”
He also said this deal will make Apple faster and stronger.
đĻ What Do Other Companies Think?
After this Apple deal:
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Other companies like Intel, NVIDIA, and Amazon may try the same plan.
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They may also invest money in America to avoid paying tariffs.
This could bring more jobs and more factories to the USA.
đĻ What Will This Mean for Customers?
Right now:
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Phones and laptops may stay the same price
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Or may even become cheaper later
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Apple won’t have to pay the 100% tax, so they don’t need to charge customers more
If Apple had to pay the tax, iPhones could get much more expensive. But now, that may not happen.
đĻ Is This Fair?
Some people say:
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“Apple got a special deal.”
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“Small companies cannot do the same.”
Others say:
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“This is good! Apple is helping America grow.”
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“This brings jobs and factories back to the USA.”
đĻ What Is a Tariff Exemption Again?
Let’s say a school gives everyone homework. But one student helps clean the schoolyard every day. So, the teacher says:
“You don’t have to do the homework today.”
That’s called an exemption. Apple got the same thing. They helped by investing in the USA, so they don’t have to pay the chip tax.
đĻ Apple’s Promise to the USA
Apple said:
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“We will build in America.”
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“We will work with American suppliers.”
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“We will make high-tech jobs for American people.”
That’s why they got the exemption.
đĻ How Much Did Apple Save?
Experts say Apple could save billions of dollars by not paying the chip tax.
That is a very smart business move.
đĻ Final Words: Smart Deal Between Apple and USA
This week’s big tech story shows how Apple and the U.S. government are working together.
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Apple will grow in America
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The USA will get more jobs and factories
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Apple saves money
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People may still get affordable iPhones
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