On Tuesday, in a move that could lead to new retaliatory tariffs, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said it was launching a “Section 301” …
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Apple Watch excluded from U.S. tariffs on China imports
According to a letter dated Friday, Apple’s request for its popular Apple Watch to be excluded from U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports was approved…
U.S. grants import tariff exclusions for Chinese face masks, medical gear due to coronavirus
In recent days, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office granted exclusions from import tariffs for dozens of medical products imported from China …
Presidents Trump and Macron declare a truce on digital tax dispute
Presidents Trump and Macron have declared a truce on a digital tax dispute that was ratcheting up between France and the U.S…
U.S. Trade Rep: U.S. and China aim to sign phase one deal in January
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, one of the lead negotiators in talks with Chinese officials, also told reporters Friday…
Big tech finds an ally in President Trump in high-stakes international tax fight
President Trump is defending Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google and other tech companies in the face of France’s push for a digital tax…
France and EU say they’re ready to retaliate over U.S. tariff threat on $2.4 billion in imports from France
On Tuesday, France and the European Union said they are ready to retaliate if President Trump acts on a threat to impose duties of up to 100% on imports of French products worth $2.4 billion….
U.S. vows 100% tariffs on $2.4 billion in imports from France over digital tax that would harm U.S. tech firms including Apple
The U.S. government on Monday said it may slap punitive duties of up to 100% on $2.4 billion in imports from France…
Apple requests U.S. tariff waivers on iPhone Parts, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod, and more
Apple Inc. is seeking exclusions from President Donald Trump’s tariffs that went into effect Sept. 1 on the Apple Watch…
U.S. Trade Representative: U.S. and China are ‘close to finalizing’ parts of Phase 1 trade pact
U.S. and Chinese trade officials are “close to finalizing” some parts of an agreement after high-level telephone discussions on Friday…
Apple is denied tariff relief on five Mac Pro parts after keeping production in Texas
Apple was denied relief for tariffs on five Chinese-made components for the upcoming Mac Pro computer, even after the company announced it was keeping some assembly operations in Austin, Texas…
U.S. trade regulators approve 10 out of 15 requests for tariff exemptions for Apple
U.S. trade regulators on Friday approved 10 out of 15 requests for tariff exemptions filed by Apple Inc..
Apple warns U.S. tariffs would result in a reduction of company’s U.S. economic contribution, weigh on global competitiveness
Apple says the Trump administration’s tariffs could lower the company’s economic output and put it at a disadvantage…
Apple among US tech firms to blame Chinese regulations for breaching intellectual property rights
Repeating a complaint likely to top the agenda during U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Beijing…
