Donald Trump
President of the United States
Donald Trump
President of the United States
As of April 2025, Donald Trump is serving his second, non-consecutive term as the 47th president of the United States after defeating Joe Biden in the 2024 election. His administration has enacted sweeping changes, including major staff cuts across federal agencies under the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, and rolled back diversity initiatives while pushing hardline immigration and citizenship policies—many of which have sparked legal challenges and nationwide protests. On the global stage, Trump has reignited trade tensions with China by imposing high tariffs, prompting retaliatory measures and market instability. He has also initiated nuclear talks with Iran and continues to promote his “America First” doctrine. Amid his controversial return to power, Trump remains a polarizing figure, with recent developments even including scrutiny of Wikipedia's neutrality and online censorship concerns raised by its co-founder Larry Sanger.
Apple Seeks Exemption from Trump's Tariffs as iPhone Prices Soar
- Tuesday, 08 April 2025
Apple is adjusting its global supply chain to mitigate the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on iPhones made in China. The company makes most devices in China, which faces a 54% levy, and is shipping more from India, where the tariff is lower. CEO Tim Cook has a good relationship with Trump and hopes to use this to secure an exemption after last week's announcement, just as he did for Apple's smartwatches and components imports in 2018. Without an exemption, analysts estimate the China tariffs could increase iPhone production costs from $580 to $850, while manufacturing in America could make them $1,100-$3,500.