Summary
Apple designs its devices in California, but most of them are made in China. However, because the US government might put more charges on goods coming in from China, Apple might have issues in the future.
Key Facts
- Apple is a company from America, but a lot of their goods are made in China.
- iPhones are one of Apple's main goods, and nine out of every ten iPhones are made in China.
- The US President might introduce more charges on goods from China, which includes electronic parts.
- Apple started making things like iPods, iMacs, and iPhones in China in 2001.
- Apple's partner for making all these items is Foxconn, a firm from Taiwan.
- Apple's first store in China was opened in Beijing during the year 2008.
- The biggest iPhone factory in the world is in Zhengzhou, China. It's run by Foxconn.
- The advanced chips that give iPhones their power are made in Taiwan by the world's largest chip manufacturer, TSMC.
