O governo dos Estados Unidos aplicou uma tarifa de 10% para importações de cerca de 60 países, incluindo alguns dos territórios onde os produtos da Apple são montados.

Resultado de uma investigação conduzida pelo Representante de Comércio dos Estados Unidos (United States Trade Representative, ou USTR) sobre o possível uso de trabalho forçado na produção de bens, as novas medidas tributárias entram em vigor hoje, substituindo a tarifa geral de 10% sobre importações imposta pela administração de Donald Trump, que deixou de valer após decisão da Suprema Corte americana.

O memorando publicado pela Casa Branca prevê algumas exceções à aplicabilidade do imposto, isentando itens que causam impactos econômicos generalizados caso sejam tarifados, além de produtos que não possam ser produzidos em quantidade suficiente ou a preços competitivos nos EUA — o que hipoteticamente poderia ser uma brecha para a Apple, que poderia argumentar não ter capacidade de realocar a sua cadeia de suprimentos para o território americano sem comprometer os preços praticados.

O documento ainda prevê isenção das tarifas para produtos em que a medida não contribui de forma significativa para eliminar as práticas que motivaram sua elaboração.

É difícil afirmar com precisão como isso impactará os produtos da Apple, mas no âmbito das empresas impactadas pela medida, estão as operações da Foxconn, uma das principais parceiras da Maçã na montagem dos seus produtos. A empresa, vale lembrar, foi denunciada em 2025 por apresentar más condições de trabalho aos seus empregados durante a produção do iPhone 17, acarretando investigações das denúncias por parte da própria Apple.

Por tudo isso, é razoável afirmar que as isenções não deverão se aplicar aos produtos da Apple de imediato — e o CEO ¹Chief executive officer, ou diretor executivo. da empresa, Tim Cook, poderá ter que entrar em campo novamente para negociar novos termos com o presidente Trump, antes mesmo de deixar o cargo para John Ternus.

via AppleInsider

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With Apple shares trading near all-time highs around $326, fresh speculation about a potential stock split has resurfaced. While the company has not announced any plans, the upcoming leadership transition adds a new dimension to the discussion.

Apple announced in April 2026 that Tim Cook will step down as CEO on August 31 and transition to Executive Chairman, with John Ternus (currently Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering) taking over as CEO effective September 1, 2026. This marks the most significant leadership change at Apple in over 15 years.

Could the CEO Transition Influence a Split?

Analysts and investors are debating whether the smooth handover could accelerate or delay a split:

• Potential catalyst: A new CEO often seeks early wins to build momentum. A stock split would be a low-risk, high-visibility move that signals confidence and appeals to retail investors — especially as Ternus begins his tenure.

• Likely timing: Most observers expect any decision to wait until after the transition settles (late 2026 or 2027), once Ternus has established his priorities around AI, hardware innovation, and Mac refreshes.

• Continuity advantage: With Cook remaining as Executive Chairman, the board is expected to maintain strong oversight, reducing any perceived risk around major shareholder-friendly actions.

Apple has not split its stock since the 4-for-1 in August 2020. With fractional-share trading now widespread, the urgency is lower than in the past, but a split could still broaden accessibility and create psychological tailwinds.

Apple’s stock has performed strongly in 2026, rebounding from a weaker 2025 and recently approaching record levels. Solid services growth, ongoing buybacks, and AI/hardware momentum (including upcoming Mac lineup overhauls) have supported the rally — all without a split.

Historically, Apple splits (1987, 2000, 2005, 2014, 2020) have often coincided with periods of optimism and growth. A future split under Ternus could similarly project confidence in the company’s long-term trajectory.

MacDailyNews Take: The Cook-to-Ternus transition is unlikely to hinder a stock split and could even encourage one as an early signal of confidence under the new leadership. That said, Apple tends to be deliberate, so any move would likely prioritize substance over optics.

While a split (even a modest 2-for-1 or 3-for-1) could project optimism and attract more retail interest, Apple’s fundamentals (robust cash reserves, ongoing innovation, and execution on AI/hardware roadmaps) appear to be driving the stock’s current momentum without one. Splits are cosmetic in terms of intrinsic value but have historically aligned with growth phases. Investors should watch for any board signals or SEC filings, but the lack of a split hasn’t held back the rebound in 2026.

Apple’s split history:

• June 16, 1987: 2-for-1
• June 21, 2000: 2-for-1
• February 28, 2005: 2-for-1
• June 9, 2014: 7-for-1
• August 31, 2020: 4-for-1

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