Schools IB DP Geography class: Why Trump can’t build iPhones in the US
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IB DP Unit 4: Power, places and networks
Click to read the article below and then answer the questions:
Why Trump can’t build iPhones in the US
Discuss how geopolitical tensions could affect Apple’s global supply chain
Outline two reasons why iPhone manufacturing in China is cost-effective
Describe the role of Foxconn in Apple’s supply chain
Define rare earth elements and give one example used in the iPhone
Explain why the attempt to move iPhone manufacturing to the US might lead to inefficiencies
Suggest two reasons why Apple has increased its investment in India rather than the US
Discuss how geopolitical tensions could affect Apple’s global supply chain
Richard Allaway, International School of Geneva/geographyalltheway.com
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