It’s great that Trump is ridiculing the smug Apple globalist corporation.
But aren’t we forgetting that it’s not economically feasible for Apple to manufacture in the US?
1. Minimum wages here are too high.
2. Relative to eager Chinese laborers, US workers are relatively spoiled and have high expectations of their employer and of wages and benefits. Some are downright lazy.
3. US Environmental restrictions are so strict compared to CHina. Apple can essentially pollute as much as it wants in China.
4. US Workers sue a lot (sexual harassment, workers comp, etc.). Cost of labor is so high here.
5. It’s not that easy for Apple to simply relocate manufacturing.
So, in reality, Trump’s words of advice for Apple are a pipe dream, but are probably part of his “the art of a Deal” strategy that keeps on rolling.
I would like to know what Apple patents are now expired, and whether the door is open for design mimicry. I’m sure there are tons of companies out there that could mimic Apple performance - or better, if legally allowed to do so.