Why Apple Products Would Cost More If Not Manufactured In Asia

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Apple, Inc. products are expensive, but they would cost even more if they were mostly manufactured in  the  United States. Almost 70  million  iPhones were made  outside the U.S.  per the New York Times. In China, a combination of government subsidies, cheaper labor, market proximity and lower overhead all make the production of Apple products cost effective.

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