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We estimate China only makes $8.46 from an iPhone – and that's why Trump's trade war is futile

  • Written by Jason Dedrick, Professor, Syracuse University

The Trump administration’s tariffs on China have so far targeted mostly industrial goods like aircraft engines and gas compressors. But the administration has also threatened to slap tariffs on US$200 billion in other goods if the dispute continues.

No list of goods has been released, but the list would have to include consumer electronics,...

Read more: We estimate China only makes $8.46 from an iPhone – and that's why Trump's trade war is futile

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