With Apple’s size, the areas of conflict grow. The change of government is now creating new dynamics in the US domestic market that are less predictable. There, like in the European Union, the group has been threatened with widespread regulation. At the same time, US President Trump has again brought forward punitive tariffs, which may cause huge harm to Apple in particular. Already in Trump’s first term in office, Apple boss Tim Cook proved that he is not afraid of negotiations and is even ready for political PR stunts if the company benefits from them.
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In Episode 90, Malte Kirchner and Leo Becker paint a picture of the opportunities the Trump government offers Apple, what risks come with it and what it ultimately means for users. It is about the US Justice Department’s major antitrust lawsuit against Apple, the confrontation with the European Union, and the lawsuit against Google, through which Apple may lose about $20 billion in annual sales overnight. We also talk about Apple’s progressive initiatives that are on collision course with Trump’s values — from climate goals to encryption to LGBTQ+ pride products.
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The Mac & i to Apple Podcast appears every two weeks with moderator duo Malte Kirchner and Leo Becker and can be accessed via an RSS feed (audio or video) with any podcast app of your choice – from Apple Podcasts to Overcast to Pocket Casts.
You can also find it to watch or listen to in Apple’s Podcast directory (audio Or Video) and at spotifybe seen on youtube New recording videos in Mac and i ChannelWe welcome feedback, criticism and questions at podcast@mac-and-i.de.
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