Trump tariffs will impact Macs, Apple Watch in just weeks

0
30

Trump tariffs will impact Macs, Apple Watch in just weeks

By weeks, we mean August 1.

 By 

Chance Townsend

 on 

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard

Apple logo is seen on MacBook in this illustration photo

Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Starting August 1, President Donald Trump's tariffs will apply to Apple products made in Thailand, including the Mac and Apple Watch.

Thailand is one of at least 14 countries now facing steep tariff rates of up to 40 percent, according to CNBC. On Truth Social, Trump posted screenshots of letters he sent to several nations, including Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, and Tunisia.

This development could pose a challenge for Apple. Both the Mac and Apple Watch are manufactured in Thailand, with the Apple Watch becoming the first Apple product produced there in 2022. The Mac Pro line followed in 2023. So far, Apple has avoided raising prices for U.S. consumers, even as the Trump administration repeatedly wavers between pausing and reviving its broad trade war.

Mashable Light Speed

Trump initially imposed a 36 percent tariff on Thai imports back in April, only to "pause" it shortly after, citing market instability. However, his latest post on Truth Social, shared Monday, July 7, suggests he plans to move forward with the tariffs this time.

In response to months of shifting trade policies, Apple has pledged to expand its US manufacturing infrastructure while also exploring alternative production hubs in countries like India and Vietnam. For context, Chinese imports continue to face the harshest tariffs, reaching as high as 145 percent at one point.

Still, new reports suggest the Trump administration may be open to negotiating lower tariff rates with China over rare earth minerals, though nothing appears certain yet.

Headshot of a Black man

Assistant Editor, General Assignments

Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones.

In his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky @offbrandchance.bsky.social or by email at [email protected].

These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Pesquisar
Categorias
Leia Mais
Technology
The best coffee machines for modern kitchens
Best coffee machine in 2025 (UK) Coffee machines for all...
Por Test Blogger7 2025-06-29 05:00:12 0 370
Jogos
New Red Dead Redemption 2 online missions allegedly confirmed by Rockstar
New Red Dead Redemption 2 online missions allegedly confirmed by Rockstar As an Amazon...
Por Test Blogger6 2025-07-01 12:00:11 0 302
Science
Sharks Have No Bones, So How Do They Get So Big?
Sharks Have No Bones, So How Do They Get So Big?At up to 18 meters (60 feet) long, the whale...
Por test Blogger3 2025-06-20 16:00:10 0 463
Science
How Easy Is It For A Country To Change Its Time Zone?
How Easy Is It For A Country To Change Its Time Zone?Given people’s disdain towards changing the...
Por test Blogger3 2025-07-01 17:00:14 0 293
Jogos
If you loved Doom the Dark Ages get this stylish demonic shooter at 90% off
If you loved Doom the Dark Ages get this stylish demonic shooter at 90% off As an Amazon...
Por Test Blogger6 2025-06-18 17:00:12 0 621