Apple will invest tariff refund into U.S. manufacturing

NPR | By John Ruwitch

Published August 4, 2026 at 4:40 AM EDT

Apple says it's planning to invest its hefty tariff refund into U.S. manufacturing. That's a luxury many smaller companies can't afford.

John Ruwitch

John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.

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