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Chinese imports as well as competition from South Korean company Samsung Electronics
Mr Trump said Mr Cook "made a good case" that tariffs could hurt Apple, given that Samsung's products would not be subject to those same
Tariffs on an additional $300 billion worth of Chinese goods, including consumer electronics, are scheduled to go into effect in two stages
on September 1 and December 15.By contrast, the United States and South Korea struck a trade agreement last September."I thought he made a
very compelling argument, so I'm thinking about it," Mr Trump said of Mr Cook, speaking with reporters at a New Jersey airport.US stock
futures rose upon opening on Sunday after Mr Trump's comments.In addition to his comments on Apple, Mr Trump said on Twitter earlier in
the day that his administration was "doing very well with China".Apple's MacBook laptops and iPhones would not face the additional tariffs
levies on September 1.Apple was not immediately available for comment outside normal business hours.Get Breaking news, live coverage, and
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