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Why did he implement the tariffs in the first place?

The $500b was announced more than a month ago

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-will-spend-more...



> Why did he implement the tariffs in the first place

It's easy to forget that for a day or two they said it was because of fentanyl.


Isn't most fentanyl made in the US?


He's been talking about tariffs since before the election, so they likely were anticipating it.


My comment is a reply to the parent implying he paused the tariffs due to Apple's investment




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