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Re:What would it cost Apple to make iPhones in the U.S.? by jean_claude on Friday June 10, 2016 @11:21PM (#11881868)
I think the takeaway from his statements are that it is virtually impossible to source the necessary raw materials that go into producing modern electronics from any one country.
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Re:What would it cost Apple to make iPhones in the U.S.? by aab0 on Friday June 10, 2016 @11:52PM (#11881962)
Some of the points are bogus, like the rare earths thing; they used to be mined in the USA just fine. But China was cheaper, especially since they didn't price in the negative externalities.
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