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ZTO Express is China's largest express delivery company by parcel volume, with a volume share of 22.1% in 2022. It operates a network partner model where it provides line-haul transportation and sorting services, while its local network partners provide first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery services under the ZTO brand name. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company was founded in 2002 by Meisong Lai, who remains chair, CEO, and its major shareholder with 77% voting rights as of June 30, 2023. ZTO's strategic shareholder is leading China e-commerce company Alibaba Group with around an 11.7% interest.

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Pershing Square's Bill Ackman has hailed Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto as the company recently revealed its $20,000 EV truck.
What Happened: Quoting a post that shared a Slate Auto commercial on social media platform X, Ackman hailed the company's modular approach to its vehicle on Saturday.
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"This is a going to be a big success. We all want more simplicity and flexibility in our lives," Ackman shared in his post.
Why It Matters: Slate Auto has only one product on offer, which it calls the ‘Blank Slate.' In its base form, it is a two-seater EV pickup truck in grey with a 150-mile range, but customers can personalize the car in whatever way they want, including a 5-seater SUV.
The company says that with the federal EV credit, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45006513/jeff-bezos-backed-tesla-rival-unveils-20000-modular-ev-pickup-truck-with-customization-at-the-forefront">car could cost $20,000</a>, which is significantly cheaper than the likes of Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Cybertruck or Rivian Automotive Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) R1T.
While Slate Auto says the company aims to begin deliveries by 2026, the EV pickup truck has already garnered a lot of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44784826/jeff-bezos-backed-slate-auto-to-take-on-elon-musks-tesla-rivian-with-budget-ev-pickup-report">buzz on social media</a> platforms like Reddit.&nbsp;
Interestingly, the release comes at a time when the domestic EV market in the U.S. is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44755934/us-q1-ev-sales-data-shows-106-yoy-growth-tesla-experiences-decline-but-still-dominates-domestic-ev-sales">experiencing a surge</a>, which Slate Auto could take advantage of given its product's competitive pricing.
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Huawei Technologies is reportedly preparing to test its most powerful artificial intelligence processor to date, with hopes of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44356270/huawei-develops-in-house-chips-to-counter-us-sanctions-and-leap-ahead-in-the-tech-war">replacing high-end chips</a> from U.S. giant Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), even as U.S. sanctions continue to stifle China&#8217;s semiconductor ambitions.
What Happened: Huawei has begun the testing phase of its new AI chip, the Ascend 910D, which is designed to rival Nvidia's flagship processors, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/chinas-huawei-develops-new-ai-chip-seeking-to-match-nvidia-8166f606?mod=tech_lead_pos1">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The chip will undergo a series of technical tests, with samples expected to be ready by late May. The Ascend 910D aims to surpass Nvidia's H100 chip, a popular choice for AI training tasks.
This move marks a significant step forward for Huawei's semiconductor division, which has faced substantial challenges due to <a href="http://v/">U.S. sanctions over</a> the past six years.
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This year, Huawei plans to ship over 800,000 Ascend 910B and 910C chips. Customers include state-run telecoms and companies like ByteDance, the report noted, citing the sources. 
However, Huawei has been struggling to manufacture these chips on a large scale due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44963176/chinese-tech-firms-led-by-alibaba-hoard-nvidia-ai-chips-amid-us-sanctions">obstacles in its supply chain</a>. The company has been excluded from working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
Its closest alternative, Semiconductor Manufacturing International, is also restricted from acquiring the latest chip-making technology.
Why It&#8217;s Important: Earlier this month, the U.S. government placed Nvidia's H20 chip—its most advanced processor available for sale in China without a license—on a list of semiconductors facing sales restrictions.
Nvidia revealed that this move would lead to a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44830406/nvidia-to-take-55-billion-hit-over-china-chip-export-restrictions-but-top-analyst-dan-ives-says-hes-not-overly-concerned-all-part-of-the-high-game-of-poker"> $5.5 billion financial hit</a>.
On Sunday, Chamath Palihapitiya spoke about how <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45030669/chamath-palihapitiya-says-nvidia-is-huaweis-new-target-a-national-champion-that-crushed-tech-giants-with-a-low-end-disruptor-strategy">Huawei has effectively executed</a> a &#8220;low-end disruptor&#8221; strategy. This strategy focuses on creating products that match or exceed the quality of industry leaders, but at a more affordable price.
He highlighted several companies Huawei has already surpassed, including Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>) and Nokia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>).
Previously, the SPAC king raised concerns that <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44891778/nvidia-not-acting-in-us-interests-says-chamath-palihapitiya-questions-how-alibaba-or-deepseek-are-one-step-ahead">Nvidia may not be prioritizing</a> the best interests of the U.S.
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Global defense budgets reached unprecedented levels in 2024, driven by mounting conflicts and geopolitical strains. A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showcases a sensational increase in military spending across the globe.
What Happened: According <a href="https://www.sipri.org/media/press-release/2025/unprecedented-rise-global-military-expenditure-european-and-middle-east-spending-surges">to</a> SIPRI, military expenditure rose 9.4% to $2.72 trillion. This marks the most drastic annual increase since the Cold War concluded. All regions reported higher defense outlays, with Europe and the Middle East demonstrating particularly speedy growth. 
More than 100 nations enhanced their military budgets, often reallocating funds from other crucial sectors. U.S. military expenditure touched $997 billion, making up 66% of NATO&#8217;s total and 37% of global defense spending.
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Why It Matters: Europe&#8217;s military expenditure, including Russia, soared 17%, moving past Cold War-era numbers. Russia&#8217;s defense budget alone rose by 38% to an approximate $149 billion, making up 7.1% of its Gross Domestic Product. 
Ukraine, despite major financial difficulties, increased military spending by 2.9% to $64.7 billion, with its defense budget now taking up all available tax revenue.
The report underscores rising concerns about the long-term impact of prioritizing military budgets over social and economic necessities. 
SIPRI warns that the trend could restructure societies for decades to come. In Europe, the ongoing war in Ukraine and ambiguity surrounding U.S. NATO support have prompted increased defense spending.
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In a recent private event,&nbsp;Donald Trump Jr., son of the U.S. President, voiced his support for enhanced business cooperation with Eastern Europe.
What Happened: Trump Jr. underscored his close connections to the region during his address at the Trump Business Vision 2025 event organized by businessman Zoltán Aczél and Portfolio at Budapest, Hungary. He spotlighted his Czechoslovakian roots and language proficiency owing to his mother late Ivana Trump, and applauded the region&#8217;s dramatic evolution over the past five decades, <a href="https://www.portfolio.hu/en/economy/20250425/donald-trump-jr-we-want-to-do-a-lot-of-good-business-with-our-friendly-allies-757309">reported</a> Portfolio.
As the&nbsp;Executive Vice President of the&nbsp;Trump Organization, Trump Jr. praised Hungary&#8217;s robust political leadership, specifically Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He expressed belief in the potential for successful collaboration between American and Hungarian businesses.
He is hopeful that the U.S.-Eastern Europe ties would generate a lot of business amid threats facing the U.S., Hungary and the Central and Eastern European region.
&#8220;I understand the threat that looms from so many places and it&#8217;s not the evil boogeyman of Russia, but likely China,&#8221; pointed out the U.S. President&#8217;s son. 
Trump Jr. recognized the necessity to diversify the U.S. economy&#8217;s dependencies, pointing out the high concentration of pharmaceutical production in China and advanced chip technology in Taiwan. He proposed that Eastern Europe, with its committed workforce and lower labor costs, could assume many activities currently outsourced to China.
&#8220;Pulling away from China is the first step, the dependence is too high,&#8221; stated Trump Jr.
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Why It Matters: This comes at a time when the U.S. is experiencing strained relations with China. The ongoing trade war with China has led to a significant decrease in U.S. imports <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45026616/trumps-trade-war-causes-sharp-decline-in-us-imports-from-china">from the</a> Asian nation, while China&#8217;s Ministry of Commerce has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44973283/china-denies-trumps-trade-talk-assertion-calls-for-abolition-of-unilateral-tariffs-no-factual-basis">denied rumors</a> of ongoing trade discussions with the U.S.
Against this backdrop, analysts suggest there are concerns that China <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44892820/xi-jinping-could-woo-europe-with-a-potential-china-deal-to-undercut-trumps-tariff-strategy-expert-warns">might leverage</a> the strained U.S.-EU relations to its benefit, leading Beijing to shift the majority exports to Europe.
Trump Jr.&#8217;s call for increased cooperation with Eastern Europe could be seen as a strategic move to diversify the U.S.&#8217;s economic dependencies amid these ongoing tensions. Despite not being a member of the Trump administration, Trump Jr. was hopeful about the renewal of the expired double tax treaty between the U.S. and Hungary, citing the strong relationship between his father, Donald Trump and Prime Minister Orbán.
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Trump Jr. Leans On His Czech Roots To Boost US-Eastern Europe Ties While 'Pulling Away' From China: 'It's Not The Evil Boogeyman Of Russia, But Likely China'

Consolidated Financial Results Revenue: 5,521.7 billion yen (5% increase year-on-year) Operating profit: 391.8 billion yen (19% increase year-on-year) Profit before income taxes: 437.2 billion yen (20% increase year-on-year) Net profit attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. stockholders: 324.0 billion yen (14% increase year-on-year)

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Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROP#NASDAQ">ROP</a>) will release earnings results for the first quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROP/earnings">opening bell on Monday, April 28.</a>
Analysts expect the Sarasota, Florida-based company to report quarterly earnings at $4.74 per share, up from $4.41 per share in the year-ago period. Roper Technologies projects to report quarterly revenue at $1.88 billion, compared to $1.68 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On March 24, Roper Technologies disclosed a deal to acquire CentralReach from Insight Partners for a net purchase price of around $1.65 billion.
Roper Technologies shares fell 0.4% to close at $557.70 on Friday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rop/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $558 to $465 on April 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Brad Reback initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $685 on March 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Christopher Glynn maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $630 to $640 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale reiterated a Strong Buy rating and increased the price target from $620 to $655 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $569 to $562 on Jan. 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
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<li>TARA-002 demonstrates 76% complete response rate at any time and 43% 12-month landmark complete response rate in BCG-Naïve patients</li>
<li>Favorable safety and tolerability profile with no Grade 3 or greater treatment-related adverse events</li>
<li>On track to present updated interim data from approximately 25 six-month evaluable BCG-Unresponsive patients by the end of 2025</li>
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The authorities initially prioritized vaccination of adults aged 65 and over, especially those with comorbidities. On April 25, the French health authorities decided to suspend the use of IXCHIQ&#xAE; in persons aged 65 years and older pending further investigation. This is a response to an ongoing investigation of three cases of SAEs resulting in hospitalization, including one death, after vaccination with IXCHIQ&#xAE; among people in La Reunion. The three individuals who were hospitalized were over 80 years old and had pre-existing comorbidities3. These SAEs were reported through the pharmacovigilance system set up by the French health authorities, and causality has not been definitively established. The HAS maintains its current recommendation for IXCHIQ&#xAE; for people aged 18 to 64 years old as part of the ongoing vaccination campaign.

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<li>Sasanlimab, a subcutaneously administered PD-1 inhibitor, in combination with BCG represents the first potential treatment advancement for BCG-naïve, high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer in more than 30 years</li>
<li>Results have been shared with global health authorities to support potential regulatory filings</li>
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Reported Saturday, Pfizer's Sasanlimab Combination Therapy Shows Strong Event-Free Survival Gains In High-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

First results from SunRISe-1 (Cohort 4) show strong disease-free survival rates across high-grade papillary tumors, demonstrating the potential for bladder preservation with 94 percent of patients avoiding radical cystectomy
95 percent progression-free survival rate at 9-months signals the promise of TAR-200 in this high-risk patient population

Reported Saturday, Johnson & Johnson's TAR-200 Monotherapy Demonstrates Strong Early Efficacy In BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancer, Achieving Over 80% Disease-Free Survival

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<li>Robust 24-month complete response rate of 42.3% by K-M for cretostimogene monotherapy in BOND-003 Cohort C</li>
<li>58.3% of patients showed durable complete responses by K-M at 24 months</li>
<li>97.3% of all treated patients remained free from progression to MIBC at 24 month</li>
<li>91.6% of responders remained cystectomy-free at 24 month</li>
<li>No Grade 3 or greater treatment-related adverse events or deaths reported</li>
<li>Strong initial Cohort P data reported 90.5% high-grade recurrence-free survival at 3 and 9 months by K-M</li>
<li>Company will host a conference call and webcast at 8 a.m. EDT on Monday, April 28, 2025</li>
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Reported Saturday, CG Oncology Reports Durability In BOND-003 Cohort C And Encouraging Early Results In Cohort P For Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec

A man has become the first non-verbal, as well as only the third person ever, to receive a Neuralink Brain-Chip Interface (BCI) implant.
What Happened: Author Bradford G Smith suffers from ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a very rare nervous system disease that severely impacts motor functions. Smith released a video on the social media platform X to share the update on Sunday.
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Smith says that he uses the Neuralink implant to control the cursor on his laptop as well as Grok AI to create a clone of his own voice to speak. The video Smith shared was also edited by the BCI chip.
Why It Matters: The news comes as Elon Musk has touted his Neuralink BCI as technology that will help completely <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44892867/elon-musk-says-neuralink-will-help-blind-people-see-again-will-exceed-the-best-human-eyes">blind people see again</a>, the billionaire shared.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Musk also reiterated that robots would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45031447/elon-musk-says-the-best-human-surgeons-have-just-five-years-before-robots-overtake-them-reveals-instance-when-neuralink-had-to-use-a-robot-for-task-impossible-for-a-human">outperform human surgeons</a> in almost 5 years. He said Neuralink "had to use a robot for the brain-computer electrode insertion, as it was impossible for a human to achieve the required speed and precision."
Elsewhere, Neuralink is also eyeing an<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44972585/elon-musks-neuralink-eyes-8-5-billion-pre-money-valuation-in-latest-funding-round-report"> $8.5 billion pre-money valuation</a> in its latest round of funding as the company aims to raise over $500 million, in ongoing talks with investors.
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As AI chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and Perplexity reshape how users search for information, brands are adjusting their strategies to maintain visibility in this new search environment, which is increasingly displacing traditional search engines like Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google.
What Happened: In a shift that threatens Google's dominance, brands are adopting new strategies to ensure they remain visible in the results generated by AI chatbots, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/9cc6cc0b-759f-4b8e-9ed1-9e32ad0fe22f">reported</a> the Financial Times on Sunday.
Instead of clicking through to websites, many users now rely on AI's synthesized responses, which have decreased web traffic by up to 25%, the report noted, citing research from consultancy Bain.
Taking cognizance of this development, companies like Brandtech and Profound have developed tools that monitor how often brands appear in AI-driven responses, providing insights on how businesses can optimize for these models.
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"This is about much more than just getting your website indexed in their results. This is about recognizing large language models as the ultimate influencer," said Jack Smyth, partner at Brandtech.
Brandtech has developed a &#8220;Share of Model&#8221; tool that helps brands analyze their visibility in AI search results and provides recommendations for optimizing website text and images.&nbsp;
Profound, which secured $3.5 million in seed funding in August, led by Khosla Ventures, offers a data analytics platform that enables brands to monitor popular industry queries and assess their standing within AI search results, the report said.
Why It's Important: On Thursday, Alphabet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44995955/alphabet-q1-earnings-highlights-google-search-youtube-cloud-show-robust-momentum">posted first-quarter revenue</a> of $90.23 billion, a 12% rise compared to the same period last year, beating Wall Street's expectation of $89.2 billion. Revenue from Google Search reached $50.7 billion, up from $46.2 billion a year earlier.
&nbsp;The strong performance helped ease investor concerns about rising competition from AI chatbots like Elon Musk's Grok and fears that Google's own Gemini chatbot and AI-generated summaries might be cutting into its traditional ad-driven search traffic, the report said.
Deepwater Asset Management's Gene Munster previously said that Google's existing search format, which blends AI overviews, blue links, and organic results, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44999838/can-google-adapt-like-amazon-or-will-it-face-ebays-fate-gene-munsters-candid-take-on-the-search-giants-path-forward-in-the-age-of-ai">may fall short against newer</a>, more streamlined search experiences offered by models like Grok, ChatGPT, and Claude.
Price Action: In after-hours trading, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s Class A shares slipped 0.16% to $161.70, while Class C shares dipped 0.1% to $163.68, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Chinese manufacturers are suspending operations and pursuing alternative markets as U.S. tariff increases take effect, creating ripple effects across global supply chains and threatening millions of jobs.
What Happened: Chinese factories are pausing production due to the impact of U.S. tariffs, as <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/28/chinese-factories-stop-production-eye-new-markets-as-us-tariffs-hit.html?ref=biztoc.com">reported</a> by CNBC on Monday. The lost orders are affecting jobs and prompting Chinese exporters to explore new sales strategies, such as livestreaming at home.
According to Cameron Johnson, a senior partner at consulting firm Tidalwave Solutions, factories producing toys, sporting goods, and low-cost Dollar Store-type goods are currently the most affected. &#8220;While not large-scale yet, it is happening in the key [export] hubs of Yiwu and Dongguan, and there is concern that it will grow,&#8221; Johnson said. The impact of recent tariff hikes exceeding 100% is &#8220;way bigger&#8221; than the COVID-19 pandemic&#8217;s disruption, says Ash Monga, CEO of Imex Sourcing Services. 
Woodswool, an athleticwear manufacturer near Shanghai, reports all U.S. orders have been canceled, with over half its production once destined for American customers. The company has pivoted to domestic sales through Baidu&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) livestreaming platform, though its new sales channel generates only modest revenue.
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Why It Matters: Many companies are diversifying production to India over Southeast Asia, while others are turning from U.S. customers to those in Europe and Latin America. Some companies have already built businesses on other trade routes from China.
For U.S. investors, these developments signal potential disruption in supply chains and pricing. Goldman Sachs has downgraded China&#8217;s Gross Domestic Product growth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44740040/chinas-growth-outlook-dims-as-trumps-125-tariffs-put-millions-of-jobs-at-risk-goldman-warns?utm_source=chatgpt.com">forecasts to 4.0% for 2025 and 3.5% for 2026</a>, below the government&#8217;s 5% target.
The U.S.-China trade war, under President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration, has led to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45026616/trumps-trade-war-causes-sharp-decline-in-us-imports-from-china">significant decrease in U.S. imports </a>from China. In response, China has started to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/45004954/china-reportedly-begins-exempting-key-us-imports-from-tariffs-including-pharma-and-aerospace-parts"> exempt some U.S. imports</a> from high tariffs, indicating a possible easing of trade tensions.
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Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly considering a shift of iPhone assembly to India. However, a renowned analyst has expressed skepticism about the potential effectiveness of this move in mitigating the impact of China tariffs.
What Happened: Craig Moffett, a partner and senior managing director at MoffettNathanson, questioned the feasibility of Apple&#8217;s plans on Friday. He argued that the shift to India wouldn&#8217;t significantly reduce costs related to tariffs, though it would help to some extent, as iPhone components would still be manufactured in China, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/26/apple-iphone-assembly-in-india-wont-cushion-china-tariffs-moffett.html">reported</a> CNBC.
&#8220;You have a tremendous menu&nbsp;of problems created by tariffs,&nbsp;and moving to India doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;solve all the problems,&#8221; Moffett told CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Fast Money&#8221;. &nbsp;"I would question how that's going to work,&#8221; stated the analyst. 
He added that a trade war impacts both the cost of goods and demand and iPhone may face issues on the latter.
Last week, in a note to clients, MoffettNathanson reasoned that India has enough capacity to fulfill up to half of the U.S. demand for iPhones. Moreover, as the parts would still be from China, there remains an uncertainty over whether the iPhones would face Indian or Chinese tariff rates — or possibly an expensive mix of both.
Moffett told CNBC that the backlash against Apple in China, triggered by U.S. tariffs, will negatively impact iPhone sales. "Volumes are really going to the Huaweis and the Vivos and the local competitors in China rather than to Apple,&#8221; stated the analyst. 
Moffett points out that Apple also isn't receiving support from its carriers AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), Verizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), and T. Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) to help soften the impact of tariffs, after they declared that they won&#8217;t be absorbing the additional costs of tariffs on handsets.
Moffett slashed his price target on Apple stock on Apr 21 to $141 from $184 a share.
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Why It Matters: This skepticism on the heels of previous week&#8217;s report that&nbsp;Apple plans to import most of the iPhones&nbsp;it sells in the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45014074/apple-plans-iphone-shift-from-china-to-india-amid-tariff-pressures-geopolitical-risks">from India</a> by the end of 2026. This would require the company to double its annual iPhone output in India to over 80 million units.
UBS analyst David Vogt <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44973883/analysts-slash-aapl-stock-price-target-amid-anticipated-tariffs-supply-chain-concerns-a-lose-lose-choice">lowered his price target&nbsp;</a>for Apple from $236 to $210 in anticipation of widespread tariffs. Vogt noted that Apple seemed to have expedited the shipment of around one million iPhones, leading to a year-over-year rise in iPhone revenue for the March quarter.
That being said, Moffett is not completely bearish on the iPhone maker. "I think quite highly of Apple. My concern about Apple has been the valuation more than the company."
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