Apple Airlifts iPhones to Beat US Tariffs: India Emerges as Key Player

2025-04-07
Apple Airlifts iPhones to Beat US Tariffs: India Emerges as Key Player

To avoid newly imposed US tariffs, Apple urgently shipped five planeloads of iPhones and other products from India to the US in just three days at the end of March. This move aims to maintain current US pricing using existing inventory, preventing cost increases for consumers. The event highlights India's strategic importance in Apple's global supply chain. Due to tariff differences, iPhones manufactured in India offer a significant cost advantage over those made in China, suggesting Apple may further increase production in India.

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USDA Inspector General Escorted Out After Refusal to Accept Dismissal

2025-02-01
USDA Inspector General Escorted Out After Refusal to Accept Dismissal

Security personnel escorted the USDA Inspector General, Phyllis Fong, from her office this week after she refused to comply with her dismissal by the Trump administration. Fong, a 22-year veteran of the department, argued the administration hadn't followed proper procedure, citing a council that deemed the termination notices legally invalid. The White House defended the dismissals, claiming they were necessary to replace “rogue, partisan bureaucrats.” Fong oversaw a wide range of responsibilities, including investigations into Neuralink and animal abuse cases. Her dismissal was part of a larger purge of federal watchdogs, drawing criticism as a politically motivated act.

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