China's Commerce Minister Wentao met with Apple (AAPL) CEO Cook

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Mar 2026, 09:00 UTC

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The meeting between China's Commerce Minister and Apple CEO signals a potential warming in bilateral trade relations, particularly concerning technology and supply chains. This could provide a constructive backdrop for Apple, suggesting possible concessions or agreements that might alleviate regulatory pressures or tariffs, impacting investor sentiment positively in the tech sector.

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