American President Donald Trump has announced that even while he plans to impose 100 per cent duty on imported semiconductors and chips, companies like Apple Inc (and manufacturers of laptops and personal computers) that have their manufacturing base of critical components in the United States (US) but assemble their products (like iPhones) in foreign countries will continue to be exempt from duty.
Apple Inc Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has announced the company is increasing its investment in the US by another $100 billion-600 billion in four years.
In a press conference with Cook at the White House, Trump said:

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