Apple CEO Tim Cook helped the company win an exemption from Trump tariffs after direct talks with President Donald Trump. The news came as Apple lost about $640 billion in market value. The meetings between Cook and Trump seem to have worked out well for Apple, at least for the moment.
Senator Elizabeth Warren wants answers about these private discussions. She sent a letter to Cook asking what he had talked about with Trump to gain these tariff breaks. Warren thinks these actions create "the appearance of impropriety." She believes Cook tried to sway Trump officials for special treatment.
Neither Cook nor Trump needs to answer Warren's questions. She might need to start a formal investigation to learn more. This follows her earlier concerns about tech companies that gave $1 million for Trump's inauguration. Warren suspects Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and others gave money, hoping to gain favors from government leaders.
Warren probably cannot find anything illegal about Cook's actions. Many large tech companies use similar methods to influence laws that help their businesses. The letter also mentions that Apple's break from tariffs will not last long. Trump plans to add tariffs on semiconductors soon, which means Apple will eventually need to pay these extra costs.
Senator Elizabeth Warren wants answers about these private discussions. She sent a letter to Cook asking what he had talked about with Trump to gain these tariff breaks. Warren thinks these actions create "the appearance of impropriety." She believes Cook tried to sway Trump officials for special treatment.
Neither Cook nor Trump needs to answer Warren's questions. She might need to start a formal investigation to learn more. This follows her earlier concerns about tech companies that gave $1 million for Trump's inauguration. Warren suspects Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and others gave money, hoping to gain favors from government leaders.
Warren probably cannot find anything illegal about Cook's actions. Many large tech companies use similar methods to influence laws that help their businesses. The letter also mentions that Apple's break from tariffs will not last long. Trump plans to add tariffs on semiconductors soon, which means Apple will eventually need to pay these extra costs.
