2025 could be Apple CEO Tim Cook's most complex and difficult year; here's the reason and how he plans to retain it as the World's most valued company
Tim Cook, who is the CEO of Apple is actually facing a pretty challenging balancing act while he navigates the complexities of the company's extensive supply chain in the country China amidst the potential trade tensions with the incoming US President- elect Donald Trump administration, reported Business Insider.
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According to Business Insider, with nearly half of Apple's revenue exposed to China, now Tim Cook must maintain a pretty strong relationship with the Chinese suppliers while also addressing the potential for new tariffs from US President- elect Donald Trump, who has eventually indicated a return to a tough stance on China.
The US president Joe Biden administration has previously implemented measures aimed at protecting US interests which could further complicate Tim Cook's efforts to secure favorable conditions for the operations of Apple, asserted Business Insider. In spite of such upcoming challenges, Tim Cook has been actively engaging with the Chinese officials and suppliers while emphasizing on the importance of China's manufacturing capabilities and expressing a commitment to deepening the presence of Apple in the region.
While Apple has now begun diversifying its supply chain by increasing the production in countries like India and Vietnam, on the other hand, several experts warn that replicating the scale and
