At a White House press conference to discuss Apple’s new US manufacturing plans, CEO Tim Cook presented a gift to President Donald Trump: a “unique†piece of glass from iPhone glass manufacturer Corning that’s set in a 24-karat gold base.
The piece of glass is a large disc with the Apple logo cut into it. On the top of the glass, President Trump’s name is printed. On the bottom, there’s a signature that appears to be Cook’s as well as the message “Made in USA†and the year 2025. The glass was designed by a “former US Marine Corps corporal†who works at Apple, according to Cook. The base “comes from Utah.â€
Cook is well-known for his ability to foster a relationship with President Trump, and shortly after Trump was elected for his second term, CEOs reportedly looked to replicate Cook’s relationship-building skills. Trump has threatened Apple and other phone manufacturers with tariffs unless they bring manufacturing to the US.
Original Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/737757/apple-president-donald-trump-ceo-tim-cook-glass-corning
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