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But at least for the next 4 years, it is untenable to manufacture in China for Apple. Might shift to diverse at more places.

Apple's Stock Notched Its Biggest Gain in 27 Years. Is the Optimism Justified?

Apple still faces tariff risk with so much of its supply chain dependent on China. $Apple$'s stock joined the technology sector in an epic relief rally Wednesday as President Donald Trump took a softer stance on tariffs. But is the iPhone maker really due to get a big break?

Apple's Stock Notched Its Biggest Gain in 27 Years. Is the Optimism Justified?

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But he excluded China from the mix - and in fact said he would raise the rate on Chinese-made goods to 125%.</p><p>&#34;China remains the biggest X variable related to Apple and the broader supply chain,&#34; Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives said in a note to clients.</p><p>Estimates vary regarding just how reliant Apple&#39;s manufacturing operation is on China. Ives said the company produces and assembles 90% of its iPhones in China. CFRA analyst Angelo Zino pegged that at 85%. Other analysts have noted the company also manufactures products in countries like Vietnam and India, with potentially some flexibility to move things around.</p><p>A scenario where Chinese goods are tariffed at an even higher rate than previously announced doesn&#39;t seem like a positive development for Apple given its heavy presence in China and the complexities involved in meaningful production shifts.</p><p>Trump &#34;has bet the farm on trying to get a better economic trading landscape&#34; with China, said Brendan Connaughton, founder and managing partner of Catalyst Private Wealth, in an interview with MarketWatch. &#34;From his perspective, it&#39;s something he is not backing away from, and to China&#39;s credit they are not backing away from it either.&#34;</p><p>Plus, Trump&#39;s move Wednesday was just a delay on tariff hikes. 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