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Trump: Apple will face tariffs on components imported from China

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President Donald Trump said Apple would face tariffs for components of its Mac Pro computers which are expected to be manufactured in China [Photo, AFP]

President Donald Trump warned Friday that he would snub Apple's requests for tariff exemptions on device components imported from China, as he put pressure on the tech company to shift production to the United States.

"Apple will not be given Tariff wavers, or relief, for Mac Pro parts that are made in China. Make them in the USA, no Tariffs!" Trump said on Twitter.

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