The Global Story - Can Apple cut ties with China?
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We are away for Christmas, so this is a repeat of a previous episode.
Apple is promising to make more products in the US, backed by a $600bn investment over the next four years. But after decades of relying on Chinese manufacturing that promise is going to be tough to keep.
Today we’re joined by journalist and author Patrick McGee to discuss whether Apple can navigate the demands of Donald Trump’s America First agenda and disentangle itself from a made-in-China business model.
Producers: Hannah Moore and Aron Keller
Executive producers: James Shield and Annie Brown
Mix: Nicky Edwards and Travis Evans
Senior news editor: China Collins
Photo: Apple CEO Tim Cook. Manuel Orbegozo/Reuters
Published on Friday, 26th December 2025.
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