Tim Cook's White House visit shows the true cost of tariffs

President Trump's tariff policies, ostensibly aimed at boosting US manufacturing, are riddled with exemptions granted based on political favor rather than objective criteria. This system, exemplified by Apple's tariff exemption in exchange for investment pledges, distorts the market and favors established corporations over innovative startups. Such actions undermine America's long-term economic dynamism by prioritizing political gains over free-market principles.